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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Harlingen, TX
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Harlingen area earn a median of $21.57 per hour, about $44,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.52 and $29.40. That ranks 330th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 274th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen. The free report below lists employers near Harlingen and what they pay.
- $21.57median pay per hour, Brownsville
- $18–$29typical range per hour
- 390employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Harlingen, TX
The metro median is 18% below the Texas statewide median of $26.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 390 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.68 | $30,530 | 51% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.52 | $36,440 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.57 | $44,860 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.40 | $61,150 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.83 | $74,530 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Harlingen ranks
- 330th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 274th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th 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 Harlingen
- Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.57 median hour buys what $25.09 buys at the national price level, 16% 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$777
- Per year: $38,826
- Per month: $3,236
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Harlingen
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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).
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Hospitals in Harlingen
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Rio Grande State Center Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TX | 20 mi | $21.57/hr | 191,967 |
| Edinburg, TX | 30 mi | $20.62/hr | 108,733 |
| Pharr, TX | 31 mi | $20.62/hr | 81,142 |
| McAllen, TX | 34 mi | $20.62/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 39 mi | $20.62/hr | 88,574 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 113 mi | $25.10/hr | 317,317 |
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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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Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Harlingen, TX?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area have a median pay of $21.57 per hour, about $44,860 a year. The middle half earn between $17.52 and $29.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harlingen a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Brownsville-Harlingen ranks 274th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 330th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Harlingen?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, led by Harlingen Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Harlingen 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 Harlingen?
The federal per diem benchmark in Harlingen is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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 reportHarlingen, 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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