PermanentPosted today
Medical Technologist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$33.00–$52.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in White Plains, NY
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in the White Plains area is $38.74 per hour ($80,580 a year), with the typical range running from $28.00 to $52.44. 8 open roles with published pay are listed for White Plains and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in White Plains. The free report below lists employers near White Plains and what they pay.
- $38.74median pay per hour, New York
- $28–$52typical range per hour
- 18,920employed in the metro area
- 8open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted today
Medical Laboratory Scientist I
Quest Diagnostics · Clifton, NJ
$27.95–$46.12/ hour
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Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist- Molecular Dx/ FISH
Quest Diagnostics · Hackensack, NJ
$33.81–$55.81/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist II-Micro & Molecular
Quest Diagnostics · Hackensack, NJ
$32.00–$50.73/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - On Call
Quest Diagnostics · Clifton, NJ
$27.95–$46.12/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist II- Chemistry and Hematology
Quest Diagnostics · Hackensack, NJ
$32.00–$50.73/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist II - On Call
Quest Diagnostics · New York, NY
$33.36–$53.40/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · East Orange, NJ
$102k–$132k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near White Plains, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring medical laboratory scientists near White Plains
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | 6 | $41.36 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 1 | $42.90 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $56.31 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in White Plains, NY
The metro median is 5% below the New York statewide median of $40.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 18,920 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.03 | $45,820 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.00 | $58,240 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.74 | $80,580 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.44 | $109,080 | 76% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $61.18 | $127,250 | 106% above U.S. median |
How White Plains ranks
- 11th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 43rd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 White Plains
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.74 median hour buys what $34.42 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 White Plains paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,395
- Per year: $69,732
- Per month: $5,811
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in White Plains
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $161 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
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 White Plains
CMS lists 1 hospital in White Plains, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Rochelle, NY | 7 mi | $38.74/hr | 85,512 |
| Yonkers, NY | 8 mi | $38.74/hr | 211,040 |
| Stamford, CT | 11 mi | $38.79/hr | 139,134 |
| Norwalk, CT | 18 mi | $36.16/hr | 93,661 |
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 White Plains, NY?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $38.74 per hour, about $80,580 a year. The middle half earn between $28.00 and $52.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is White Plains a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 43rd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in White Plains?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near White Plains.
Do I need a New York license to work in White Plains 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 White Plains?
The federal per diem benchmark in White Plains is $161 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 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 reportWhite Plains, NY · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
- Mount Sinai HospitalNew York, NY · 9 wage offers$53.31/ hr$47–$60
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
+ 19 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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