OH · Youngstown · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Youngstown, OH

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Youngstown area earn a median of $23.74 per hour, about $49,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.89 and $35.75. That ranks 280th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 219th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown. The free report below lists employers near Youngstown and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Youngstown. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Youngstown, OH

The metro median is 21% below the Ohio statewide median of $30.23 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 310 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.89$35,13043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.89$35,13043% below U.S. median
Median$23.74$49,39020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.75$74,36020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.08$79,21028% above U.S. median

How Youngstown ranks

  • 280th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 219th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 12 Ohio 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 Youngstown

  • Overall prices in Youngstown-Warren run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.74 median hour buys what $27.16 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Youngstown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$855
  • Per year: $42,732
  • Per month: $3,561

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

Travel assignment per diem in Youngstown

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

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Hospitals in Youngstown

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Surgical Hospital At Southwoods
Youngstown, OH
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Youngstown, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Generations Behavioral Health-Youngstown Llc
Youngstown, OH
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Canton, OH43 mi$27.65/hr69,211
Akron, OH46 mi$31.10/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH48 mi$31.10/hr50,979
Pittsburgh, PA57 mi$27.19/hr307,668
Parma, OH60 mi$30.78/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH60 mi$30.78/hr365,379

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License and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Youngstown, OH?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Youngstown-Warren metro area have a median pay of $23.74 per hour, about $49,390 a year. The middle half earn between $16.89 and $35.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Youngstown-Warren ranks 219th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 280th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Youngstown?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown, led by Surgical Hospital At Southwoods. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Youngstown 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 Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Youngstown?

The federal per diem benchmark in Youngstown is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportYoungstown, OH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Kettering Medical CenterHamilton, OH · 2 wage offers$37.00/ hr$31–$41
  • Kettering Medical CenterMiamisburg, OH · 2 wage offers$35.31/ hr$34–$37
  • Dayton Osteopathic HospitalDayton, OH · 2 wage offers$33.33/ hr$28–$38
  • The Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH · 3 wage offers$32.69/ hr$28–$39

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

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$31.93High$38

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

3Open now: 2 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory Information ManagerPermanent
    $119k–$154k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Cincinnati, OH · posted 2 days ago
  2. Clinical Laboratory TechnologistPermanent
    $25.85–$42.00/ hour
    Labcorp · Columbus, OH · posted 30+ days ago

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