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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Johnson City, TN
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Johnson City, TN
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Johnson City area earn a median of $26.74 per hour, about $55,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.96 and $32.39. That ranks 215th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 140th of 317 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Johnson City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Johnson City.
- $26.74median pay per hour, Johnson City
- $19–$32typical range per hour
- 420employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% below the Tennessee statewide median of $27.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 420 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Johnson City metro area, 5.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.68 | $32,610 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.96 | $39,440 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $26.74 | $55,630 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.39 | $67,370 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.21 | $81,560 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Johnson City ranks
- 215th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 140th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 10 Tennessee 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 Johnson City
- Overall prices in Johnson City run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.74 median hour buys what $30.41 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Johnson City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$963
- Per year: $48,132
- Per month: $4,011
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Johnson City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Johnson City
| Item | Federal 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 Johnson City
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Johnson City, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 15 mi | $25.29/hr | 57,109 |
| Asheville, NC | 54 mi | $23.86/hr | 94,992 |
| Knoxville, TN | 91 mi | $24.73/hr | 198,722 |
| Gastonia, NC | 101 mi | $29.02/hr | 85,535 |
| Mooresville, NC | 101 mi | $29.02/hr | 52,884 |
| Greenville, SC | 104 mi | $24.14/hr | 74,371 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Tennessee · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Johnson City, TN?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Johnson City metro area have a median pay of $26.74 per hour, about $55,630 a year. The middle half earn between $18.96 and $32.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Johnson City a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Johnson City ranks 140th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Johnson City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Johnson City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Johnson City.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Johnson City 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 Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Johnson City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Johnson City 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 Johnson City?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationKnoxville, TN · 2 postings$35.47/ hr$24–$47
- Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMemphis, TN · 6 wage offers$29.23/ hr$25–$39
- Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc.Cleveland, TN · 2 wage offers$28.89/ hr$27–$31
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$35.47High$47
3 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Tennessee, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Lab Scientist roles
- Clinical Laboratory ScientistPermanent$50k–$97k/ year
- Clinical Laboratory ScientistPermanent$50k–$97k/ year
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