PermanentPosted 13 days ago
medical Lab Scientist
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$34.34–$39.47/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Chicopee, MA
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Chicopee area earn a median of $32.29 per hour, about $67,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.32 and $40.76. That ranks 57th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 58th of 317 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Chicopee and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chicopee.
- $32.29median pay per hour, Springfield
- $24–$41typical range per hour
- 670employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$43.08–$49.52/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$27.13–$38.23/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Core Lab
Labcorp · Holyoke, MA
$29.00–$41.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Chicopee
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Baystate Health | 3 | $36.91 |
| Labcorp | 1 | $35 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Chicopee, MA
The metro median is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $33.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 670 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Springfield metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.52).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.52 | $38,520 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.32 | $50,590 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.29 | $67,170 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.76 | $84,780 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.92 | $95,510 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Chicopee ranks
- 57th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 58th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for medical laboratory scientist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2010), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chicopee
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.29 median hour buys what $33.61 buys at the national price level, 13% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chicopee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,162
- Per year: $58,122
- Per month: $4,844
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
Travel medical laboratory scientist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Springfield area
CMS lists 5 hospitals in the Springfield area, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Medical Center Holyoke, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Miravista Behavioral Health Center Holyoke, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital Holyoke, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | 5 mi | $32.29/hr | 154,888 |
| Hartford, CT | 29 mi | $36.53/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 36 mi | $36.16/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 39 mi | $36.16/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 40 mi | $33.16/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 46 mi | $36.16/hr | 60,849 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Massachusetts · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Chicopee, MA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $32.29 per hour, about $67,170 a year. The middle half earn between $24.32 and $40.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chicopee a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 58th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Chicopee?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Springfield area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicopee.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee as a medical laboratory scientist?
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chicopee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Lab Scientist pay reportChicopee, MA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Cambridge Public Health CommissionEverett, MA · 3 wage offers$45.18/ hr$39–$59
- UMass Memorial Health CareNashoba SEF, MA · 11 postings$41.46/ hr$24–$54
- Baystate Medical Center, Inc.Springfield, MA · 9 wage offers$40.31/ hr$31–$44
- Sturdy Memorial HospitalAttleboro, MA · 2 postings$39.31/ hr$30–$49
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$28Median$36.85High$47
59 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 48 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 59 Lab Scientist roles
- Supervisory Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent$130k–$169k/ year
- Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank - Evening ShiftPermanent$36.76–$49.63/ hour
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