PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics · Buffalo, NY
$31.42–$34.47/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Buffalo, NY
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the Buffalo area is $37.82 per hour ($78,670 a year), with the typical range running from $26.44 to $40.63. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Buffalo. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo. The free report below lists employers near Buffalo and what they pay.
- $37.82median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $26–$41typical range per hour
- 740employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Buffalo, NY
$65k–$125k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $32.95 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $45.66 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Buffalo, NY
The metro median is 7% below the New York statewide median of $40.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 740 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.81 | $43,280 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.44 | $55,000 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.82 | $78,670 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.63 | $84,510 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.41 | $100,690 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 19th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 6th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 9 New York 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 Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.82 median hour buys what $39.46 buys at the national price level, 33% 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 Buffalo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,362
- Per year: $68,076
- Per month: $5,673
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Buffalo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Buffalo
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Buffalo, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upstate New York Va Healthcare System (Western Ny Va Healthcare System) Buffalo, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaleida Health Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sisters Of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Brylin Hosp Buffalo, NY | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Buffalo Psychiatric Center Buffalo, NY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $37.68/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $27.28/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $37.70/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $23.74/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $30.78/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $27.19/hr | 307,668 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in New York · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York 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 Buffalo, NY?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $37.82 per hour, about $78,670 a year. The middle half earn between $26.44 and $40.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 6th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Buffalo?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Buffalo. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Buffalo.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo 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 York requires for your role with the New York 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 Buffalo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Buffalo is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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 reportBuffalo, NY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Quest DiagnosticsBuffalo, NY · 2 postings$38.17/ hr$31–$53
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY · 5 wage offers$60.10/ hr$50–$62
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$59.03/ hr$52–$68
- Veterans Health AdministrationCastle Point, NY · 2 postings$57.22/ hr$31–$78
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$45.66High$57
21 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in New York, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 21 Lab Scientist roles
- Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent$124k–$162k/ year
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist (MT) - GeneralistPermanent$30.27–$49.77/ hour
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