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Medical Laboratory Scientist
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$30.91–$45.98/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Bryan, TX
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Bryan area earn a median of $25.88 per hour, about $53,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.89 and $32.76. That ranks 231st of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 195th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bryan. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bryan.
- $25.88median pay per hour, College Station
- $21–$33typical range per hour
- 260employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Bryan, TX
The metro median is 2% below the Texas statewide median of $26.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 260 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.29 | $35,960 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.89 | $43,450 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.88 | $53,840 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.76 | $68,140 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.71 | $78,440 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Bryan ranks
- 231st of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 195th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 22 Texas 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 Bryan
- Overall prices in College Station-Bryan run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.88 median hour buys what $28.45 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$932
- Per year: $46,584
- Per month: $3,882
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the College Station-Bryan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bryan
| 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).
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Hospitals in Bryan
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bryan, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital Bryan, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Physicians Centre,The Bryan, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | 8 mi | $25.88/hr | 128,023 |
| Conroe, TX | 58 mi | $25.28/hr | 114,581 |
| Temple, TX | 67 mi | $27.61/hr | 96,267 |
| Fulshear, TX | 73 mi | $25.28/hr | 54,629 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 74 mi | $28.18/hr | 66,819 |
| Round Rock, TX | 77 mi | $28.18/hr | 135,359 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas 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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How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Bryan, TX?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the College Station-Bryan metro area have a median pay of $25.88 per hour, about $53,840 a year. The middle half earn between $20.89 and $32.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bryan a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
College Station-Bryan ranks 195th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 231st of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Bryan?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bryan, led by Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Bryan 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 Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Bryan?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bryan 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 reportBryan, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX · 2 wage offers$39.70/ hr$36–$43
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$38.45/ hr$31–$51
- Scott & White Hospital - Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX · 5 wage offers$36.98/ hr$24–$42
- The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · 2 wage offers$36.74/ hr$35–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$30Median$40.37High$56
4 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Texas, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Lab Scientist roles
- Medical Laboratory ScientistPermanent$30.91–$45.98/ hour
- Clinical Laboratory ScientistPermanent$62k–$120k/ year
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