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Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Knoxville, TN
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Knoxville, TN
Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Knoxville area centers on $24.73 per hour, or about $51,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.62 and the upper quarter over $31.66. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville. That ranks 260th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 230th of 317 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Knoxville.
- $24.73median pay per hour, Knoxville
- $21–$32typical range per hour
- 1,600employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology
Labcorp · Knoxville, TN
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Covenant Health · Knoxville, TN
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East Tennessee Children's Hospital · Knoxville, TN
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The metro median is 11% below the Tennessee statewide median of $27.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 1,600 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Knoxville metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.33 | $36,050 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.62 | $42,890 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.73 | $51,450 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.66 | $65,850 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.08 | $79,210 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Knoxville ranks
- 260th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 230th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Knoxville
- Overall prices in Knoxville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 82.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.73 median hour buys what $26.72 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Knoxville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$890
- Per year: $44,514
- Per month: $3,710
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Knoxville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Knoxville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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 Knoxville
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 75 mi | $25.08/hr | 50,232 |
| Asheville, NC | 83 mi | $23.86/hr | 94,992 |
| Kingsport, TN | 87 mi | $25.29/hr | 57,109 |
| Johnson City, TN | 91 mi | $26.74/hr | 73,635 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 96 mi | $23.12/hr | 191,496 |
| Greenville, SC | 119 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 Knoxville, TN?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Knoxville metro area have a median pay of $24.73 per hour, about $51,450 a year. The middle half earn between $20.62 and $31.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Knoxville a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Knoxville ranks 230th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 260th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Knoxville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Knoxville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Knoxville.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Knoxville is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 Knoxville?
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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
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