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Medical Laboratory Scientist I
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Philadelphia area centers on $31.70 per hour, or about $65,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.10 and the upper quarter over $38.90. That ranks 65th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 130th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.
- $31.70median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $23–$39typical range per hour
- 5,310employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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8 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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HLA Medical Technologist (Per Diem)
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Full Time
Tower Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Infectious Disease Diagnostics Laboratory
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
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PRN - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Tower Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Medical Technician / Medical Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Philadelphia, PA
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Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN - Hematology Laboratory
Tower Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Medical Laboratory Scientist
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
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Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 7% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $29.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 5,310 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.81 | $43,280 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.10 | $48,050 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.70 | $65,940 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.90 | $80,910 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.13 | $93,870 | 52% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 65th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 130th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 13 Pennsylvania 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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- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.70 median hour buys what $30.91 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,141
- Per year: $57,060
- Per month: $4,755
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
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 Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $31.70/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $35.02/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $31.70/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $31.38/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $29.75/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $29.75/hr | 79,453 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Philadelphia, PA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $31.70 per hour, about $65,940 a year. The middle half earn between $23.10 and $38.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 130th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Philadelphia?
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, led by Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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 reportPhiladelphia, PA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · 2 wage offers$41.30/ hr$35–$45
- The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 2 wage offers$35.68/ hr$28–$49
- Penn State Health Community Medical Group, LLCCamp Hill, PA · 4 wage offers$37.73/ hr$34–$43
- West Penn Allegheny Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · 4 wage offers$34.09/ hr$31–$36
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$31.32High$35
53 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Pennsylvania, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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