PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Labcorp · Worcester, MA
$28.50–$40.13/ hour
New this week
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Worcester, MA
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the Worcester area is $33.16 per hour ($68,970 a year), with the typical range running from $25.35 to $42.56. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Worcester. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.
- $33.16median pay per hour, Worcester
- $25–$43typical range per hour
- 1,200employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
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Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Labcorp · Worcester, MA
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Medical Technologist II, Core Chem, 40hr Eve
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$35.50–$54.18/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Technologist I, HEM, 32hr, Eve
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$30.50–$45.36/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Technologist I, Molecular, 40hr, Day
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$28.20–$42.04/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 3 | $37.93 |
| Labcorp | 2 | $34.31 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Worcester, MA
The metro median is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $33.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,200 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Worcester metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.54).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.31 | $46,400 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.35 | $52,730 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.16 | $68,970 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.56 | $88,520 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.32 | $104,670 | 69% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 53rd of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 94th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.16 median hour buys what $32.34 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,194
- Per year: $59,688
- Per month: $4,974
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Worcester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Worcester
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $33.83/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $33.83/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $33.83/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $37.91/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $33.83/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 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 Worcester, MA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $33.16 per hour, about $68,970 a year. The middle half earn between $25.35 and $42.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 94th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Worcester?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester 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 Worcester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical laboratory scientists in Worcester?
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Your Lab Scientist pay reportWorcester, MA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- LabcorpWorcester, MA · 7 postings$34.31/ hr$26–$41
- 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
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
+ 57 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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