TX · San Angelo · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in San Angelo, TX

Pay for medical laboratory scientists in Texas centers on $26.36 per hour, or about $54,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.29 and the upper quarter over $35.77. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $29.75 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Angelo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Angelo.

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in San Angelo, TX

Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 29,910 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.69$36,80041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.29$42,20032% below U.S. median
Median$26.36$54,84011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.77$74,40020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.76$88,94044% above U.S. median

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 San Angelo

  • Overall prices in San Angelo run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.4).

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$949
  • Per year: $47,448
  • Per month: $3,954
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Texas. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in San Angelo

ItemFederal 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).

Open Medical Laboratory Scientist roles in Texas

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Hospitals in San Angelo

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Angelo, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Abilene, TX82 mi$23.01/hr130,501
Midland, TX106 mi$26.36/hr143,687
Odessa, TX115 mi$22.35/hr119,748
Killeen, TX163 mi$27.61/hr160,616
Leander, TX165 mi$28.18/hr87,511
Cedar Park, TX169 mi$28.18/hr78,380

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in San Angelo

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Common questions

How much do medical laboratory scientists make in San Angelo, TX?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in Texas have a median pay of $26.36 per hour, about $54,840 a year. The middle half earn between $20.29 and $35.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do medical laboratory scientists work in San Angelo?

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Angelo, led by Shannon Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in San Angelo 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 San Angelo?

The federal per diem benchmark in San Angelo 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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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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