SC · Rock Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Rock Hill, SC

Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Rock Hill area centers on $29.02 per hour, or about $60,370 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.68 and the upper quarter over $36.72. That ranks 152nd of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 152nd of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rock Hill. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rock Hill.

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Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Rock Hill, SC

The metro median is 15% above the South Carolina statewide median of $25.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,820 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.65$38,79037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.68$47,17024% below U.S. median
Median$29.02$60,3702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.72$76,38023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.67$84,59037% above U.S. median

How Rock Hill ranks

  • 152nd of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 152nd of 317 after adjusting for local prices

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 Rock Hill

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.02 median hour buys what $29.81 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Rock Hill paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,045
  • Per year: $52,236
  • Per month: $4,353

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rock Hill

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).

Hospitals in Rock Hill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rock Hill, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Medical Center
Rock Hill, SC
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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
Charlotte, NC22 mi$29.02/hr943,476
Gastonia, NC23 mi$29.02/hr85,535
Columbia, SC62 mi$24.96/hr144,788
Greenville, SC76 mi$24.14/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC91 mi$28.70/hr255,769
High Point, NC93 mi$25.65/hr118,601

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License and tax basics in South Carolina

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

South Carolina 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 Rock Hill, SC?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $29.02 per hour, about $60,370 a year. The middle half earn between $22.68 and $36.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 152nd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Rock Hill?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rock Hill, led by Piedmont Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Rock Hill 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 South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina 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 Rock Hill?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rock Hill 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 reportRock Hill, SC · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Surgical Neuromonitoring Associates, Inc.Columbia, SC · 1 wage offer$55.29/ hr$55–$55
  • AnMed HealthAnderson, SC · 1 wage offer$32.77/ hr$33–$33
  • Conexus Medstaff LLCCharleston, SC · 2 wage offers$29.00/ hr$27–$31
  • Management Health Systems, LLCOrangeburg, SC · 1 wage offer$28.20/ hr$28–$28

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

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$31.00High$44

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

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