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Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank - Evening Shift
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$36.76–$49.63/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Waltham, MA
Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Waltham area centers on $33.83 per hour, or about $70,360 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.88 and the upper quarter over $43.52. The CMS hospital directory lists 27 hospitals in the Waltham metro area. That ranks 45th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 118th of 317 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waltham.
- $33.83median pay per hour, Boston
- $25–$44typical range per hour
- 9,920employed in the metro area
- 26open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Medical Laboratory Scientist roles near Waltham
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Special Coagulation - Day Shift
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$33.99–$40.70/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist I, Hematology - Evening
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$33.00–$40.70/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Night Shift, Blood Bank
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$33.00–$40.70/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$32.37–$38.70/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$31.43–$38.70/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist, Senior I
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$35.01–$47.23/ hour
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Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$36.76–$49.63/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Laboratory Technologist
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$33.10–$56.41/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology - Evening
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$33.00–$40.70/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Chemistry - Evening
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$33.00–$40.70/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Medical Technologist I
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$26.92–$37.74/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Waltham
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 18 | $36.85 |
| Boston Medical Center | 6 | $36.90 |
| Labcorp | 2 | $34.70 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Waltham, MA
The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $33.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 9,920 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.63 | $47,070 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.88 | $51,750 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.83 | $70,360 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.52 | $90,520 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.81 | $103,600 | 67% above U.S. median |
How Waltham ranks
- 45th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 118th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Waltham
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.83 median hour buys what $31.25 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Waltham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,218
- Per year: $60,894
- Per month: $5,074
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waltham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton area
CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area, 7 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, NH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 4 mi | $33.83/hr | 90,700 |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | $33.83/hr | 121,186 |
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 Waltham, MA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $33.83 per hour, about $70,360 a year. The middle half earn between $24.88 and $43.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waltham a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 118th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Waltham?
We list 26 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waltham.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Waltham 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 Waltham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waltham is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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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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