NH · Nashua · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Nashua, NH

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Nashua area earn a median of $39.35 per hour, about $81,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.01 and $43.51. That ranks 7th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 17th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nashua. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Nashua.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Nashua, NH

The metro median is 2% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $38.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 200 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.45).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.70$51,38017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.01$64,5004% above U.S. median
Median$39.35$81,84032% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.51$90,50046% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.55$98,90060% above U.S. median

How Nashua ranks

  • 7th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 17th of 317 after adjusting for local prices

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 Nashua

  • Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.35 median hour buys what $37.24 buys at the national price level, 25% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,417
  • Per year: $70,830
  • Per month: $5,902
  • New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Nashua

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

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 New Hampshire

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Hospitals in Nashua

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph Hospital
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Nh Medical Center
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Lowell, MA11 mi$33.83/hr120,418
Manchester, NH16 mi$39.35/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA17 mi$33.83/hr89,332
Haverhill, MA21 mi$33.83/hr68,291
Waltham, MA28 mi$33.83/hr65,849
Medford, MA30 mi$33.83/hr59,898

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in New Hampshire · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New Hampshire

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

New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Nashua, NH?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $39.35 per hour, about $81,840 a year. The middle half earn between $31.01 and $43.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Manchester-Nashua ranks 17th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Nashua?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, led by St Joseph Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua 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 New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire 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 Nashua?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nashua is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 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 Nashua?

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Your Lab Scientist pay reportNashua, NH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Upper Connecticut Valley HospitalColebrook, NH · 2 wage offers$34.84/ hr$30–$37
  • Androscoggin Valley HospitalBerlin, NH · 2 wage offers$33.04/ hr$30–$34
  • Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalLebanon, NH · 7 wage offers$30.52/ hr$23–$43

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

2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$31.26High$37

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

3Open now: 1 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Medical Laboratory Scientist I- 16 hrs/weeksPermanent
    $30.50–$48.10/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted 28 days ago

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