PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics · Saint Paul, MN
$30.00–$42.63/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in St. Paul, MN
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the St. Paul area is $31.81 per hour ($66,170 a year), with the typical range running from $29.80 to $38.83. 1 open role with published pay is listed for St. Paul. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in St. Paul. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Paul.
- $31.81median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 2,070employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 12% below the Minnesota statewide median of $35.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 2,070 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.94 | $51,880 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.80 | $61,980 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $31.81 | $66,170 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.83 | $80,770 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.05 | $95,780 | 55% above U.S. median |
How St. Paul ranks
- 62nd of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 142nd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Minnesota 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 St. Paul
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.81 median hour buys what $30.35 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 St. Paul paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,145
- Per year: $57,258
- Per month: $4,771
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Paul
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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 St. Paul
CMS lists 4 hospitals in St. Paul, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Children's | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital Saint Paul, MN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 8 mi | $31.81/hr | 428,579 |
| Woodbury, MN | 9 mi | $31.81/hr | 80,596 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Minnesota · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota 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 St. Paul, MN?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $31.81 per hour, about $66,170 a year. The middle half earn between $29.80 and $38.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Paul a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 142nd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in St. Paul?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in St. Paul. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Paul.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Paul 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 Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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 St. Paul?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Paul is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 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 St. Paul?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 2 postings$45.57/ hr$39–$52
- Fairview Health ServicesMaplewood, MN · 3 postings$45.06/ hr$37–$53
- Welia HealthMora, MN · 2 wage offers$37.02/ hr$25–$49
- Mayo ClinicRed Wing, MN · 2 wage offers$36.90/ hr$35–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$42.80High$53
10 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Minnesota, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 Lab Scientist roles
- 7/70 Medical Laboratory ScientistPermanent$37.37–$52.76/ hour
- Clinical Lab Technologist - Central Clin/Clinical Spec Lab - Contractor OnlyPermanent$32.43–$48.66/ hour
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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