MI · Troy · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Troy, MI

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Troy area earn a median of $25.22 per hour, about $52,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.48 and $37.16. That ranks 247th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 272nd of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Troy. The free report below lists employers near Troy and what they pay.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Troy, MI

The metro median is 11% below the Michigan statewide median of $28.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 3,720 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.50$38,48038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.48$42,60031% below U.S. median
Median$25.22$52,45015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.16$77,29025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.97$87,30041% above U.S. median

How Troy ranks

  • 247th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 272nd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 9 Michigan 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.

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What your pay buys in Troy

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.22 median hour buys what $25.15 buys at the national price level, 15% below 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 Troy paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$908
  • Per year: $45,396
  • Per month: $3,783

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Troy

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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).

Open Medical Laboratory Scientist roles in Michigan

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Troy as they open.

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Clinical Lab Scientist/MT I

OSF Healthcare System · Escanaba, MI

$31.49–$37.05/ hour
  • OSF St. Francis Hospital Variable, Weeke
  • Req 112479
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Hospitals in Troy

CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Troy, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Royal Oak, MI5 mi$25.22/hr58,251
Rochester Hills, MI6 mi$25.22/hr78,330

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Michigan · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Michigan 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 Troy, MI?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $25.22 per hour, about $52,450 a year. The middle half earn between $20.48 and $37.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Troy a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 272nd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 247th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Troy?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, led by Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Troy 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 Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan 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 Troy?

The federal per diem benchmark in Troy is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 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 reportTroy, MI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI · 2 wage offers$38.14/ hr$33–$43
  • Laboratory Corporation of America HoldingsDetroit, MI · 2 wage offers$36.20/ hr$34–$42
  • OSF Healthcare SystemEscanaba, MI · 2 postings$33.08/ hr$29–$37
  • O'Grady Peyton InternationalDearborn, MI · 2 wage offers$31.92/ hr$29–$35

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$30.00High$35

33 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Michigan, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Clinical Lab Scientist/MT IPermanent
    $31.49–$37.05/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Escanaba, MI · posted 10 days ago
  2. Clinical Lab Technician/MLT IIPermanent
    $29.30–$34.47/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Escanaba, MI · posted 10 days ago

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