TX · Rowlett · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Rowlett, TX

Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Rowlett area centers on $28.46 per hour, or about $59,190 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.19 and the upper quarter over $37.29. That ranks 168th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 214th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rowlett. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rowlett.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Rowlett, TX

The metro median is 8% above the Texas statewide median of $26.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 8,630 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.03$37,50039% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.19$44,08029% below U.S. median
Median$28.46$59,1904% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.29$77,56025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.62$94,89053% above U.S. median

How Rowlett ranks

  • 168th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 214th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Rowlett

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.46 median hour buys what $27.61 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,025
  • Per year: $51,228
  • Per month: $4,269
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Rowlett

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$175
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,785
13-week assignment$23,205

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 Rowlett

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rowlett, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Rowlett, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Garland, TX5 mi$28.46/hr250,431
Rockwall, TX6 mi$28.46/hr53,547

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 Rowlett, TX?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $28.46 per hour, about $59,190 a year. The middle half earn between $21.19 and $37.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Rowlett a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 214th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in Rowlett?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rowlett, led by Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Rowlett 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 Rowlett?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rowlett is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 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
  • 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

  1. Medical Laboratory ScientistPermanent
    $30.91–$45.98/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted today
  2. Clinical Laboratory ScientistPermanent
    $62k–$120k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Amarillo, TX · posted yesterday

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