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Medical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$30.91–$45.98/ hour
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Houston, TX
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Houston area earn a median of $25.28 per hour, about $52,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.09 and $36.63. That ranks 244th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 258th of 317 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Houston. The free report below lists employers near Houston and what they pay.
- $25.28median pay per hour, Houston
- $20–$37typical range per hour
- 8,450employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Medical Laboratory Scientist II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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Medical Lab Technologist: Chemistry
Labcorp · Houston, TX
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Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Full-Time, Nights
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System · Houston, TX
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - General Lab
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Autochemistry
Quest Diagnostics · Houston, TX
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Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Microbiology
Quest Diagnostics · Houston, TX
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Problem Resolution Specialist- MLT Preferred
Sonic Healthcare · Houston, TX
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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Oncology
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Get my free pay reportMedical Laboratory Scientist pay in Houston, TX
The metro median is 4% below the Texas statewide median of $26.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 8,450 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.27 | $38,000 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.09 | $41,790 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.28 | $52,590 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.63 | $76,190 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.21 | $94,040 | 52% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 244th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 258th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.28 median hour buys what $25.63 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$910
- Per year: $45,504
- Per month: $3,792
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $25.28/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $25.28/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $22.27/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $25.88/hr | 128,023 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Texas · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
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 Houston, TX?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $25.28 per hour, about $52,590 a year. The middle half earn between $20.09 and $36.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 258th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 244th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Houston?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Houston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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 Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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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
- The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · 2 wage offers$36.74/ hr$35–$38
- Scott & White Hospital - Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX · 5 wage offers$36.98/ hr$24–$42
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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