OK · Tulsa · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Tulsa, OK

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Tulsa area earn a median of $25.20 per hour, about $52,420 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.71 and $33.00. That ranks 248th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 200th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulsa.

More open Medical Laboratory Scientist roles in Tulsa

2 more open roles from employers in Tulsa. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 27 days ago

Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Ardent Health · Tulsa, OK

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Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Tulsa, OK

The metro median is 4% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $26.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 990 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Tulsa metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.87$37,17040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.71$43,08030% below U.S. median
Median$25.20$52,42015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.00$68,64011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.26$79,58029% above U.S. median

How Tulsa ranks

  • 248th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 200th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Oklahoma 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 Tulsa

  • Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.20 median hour buys what $28.25 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Tulsa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$907
  • Per year: $45,360
  • Per month: $3,780

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tulsa

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).

Open Medical Laboratory Scientist roles in Oklahoma

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Hospitals in Tulsa

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa, 3 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital, Inc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St John Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hillcrest Hospital South
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Oklahoma State University Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare
Tulsa, OK
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Brookhaven Hospital, Llc
Tulsa, OK
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
Broken Arrow, OK9 mi$25.20/hr122,756
Edmond, OK90 mi$26.36/hr99,040
Bentonville, AR94 mi$24.52/hr61,791
Midwest City, OK95 mi$26.36/hr58,505
Fayetteville, AR97 mi$24.52/hr103,134
Springdale, AR98 mi$24.52/hr89,368

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Oklahoma · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oklahoma

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

Oklahoma taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Oklahoma state guide

Other healthcare roles in Tulsa

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Common questions

How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Tulsa, OK?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $25.20 per hour, about $52,420 a year. The middle half earn between $20.71 and $33.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tulsa ranks 200th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 248th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Tulsa?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa, led by Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Tulsa 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 Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma 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 Tulsa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Tulsa 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.

Does Valorem Health place medical laboratory scientists in Tulsa?

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

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Saint Francis Health SystemTulsa, OK · 2 wage offers$28.10/ hr$25–$31
  • Tahlequah Hospital AuthorityTahlequah, OK · 2 wage offers$32.45/ hr$25–$38
  • McAlester Regional Health Center AuthorityMcalester, OK · 3 wage offers$30.00/ hr$20–$32
  • Saint Francis Health SystemMuskogee, OK · 4 wage offers$24.84/ hr$23–$31

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

2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$26.86High$31

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

3Open now: 1 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Clinical Laboratory ScientistPermanent
    $71k–$92k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sill, OK · posted 13 days ago

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