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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Orem, UT
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Orem area earn a median of $23.71 per hour, about $49,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.14 and $36.38. That ranks 282nd of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 292nd of 317 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Orem and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Orem.
- $23.71median pay per hour, Provo
- $18–$36typical range per hour
- 450employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 4% above the Utah statewide median of $22.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 450 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.00 | $35,360 | 43% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.14 | $37,730 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.71 | $49,310 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.38 | $75,670 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.66 | $97,050 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Orem ranks
- 282nd of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 292nd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Utah 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 Orem
- Overall prices in Provo-Orem-Lehi run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.71 median hour buys what $24.14 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Orem paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$854
- Per year: $42,678
- Per month: $3,556
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Orem
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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 Orem
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Orem, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timpanogos Regional Hospital Orem, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Orem Community Hospital Orem, UT | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital Orem, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 5 mi | $23.71/hr | 115,479 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 12 mi | $23.71/hr | 57,411 |
| Draper, UT | 16 mi | $22.58/hr | 50,166 |
| Sandy, UT | 20 mi | $22.58/hr | 92,840 |
| Herriman, UT | 22 mi | $22.58/hr | 62,352 |
| South Jordan, UT | 24 mi | $22.58/hr | 86,156 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Utah · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Utah
Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Utah requires for your role with the Utah licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Utah taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do medical laboratory scientists make in Orem, UT?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area have a median pay of $23.71 per hour, about $49,310 a year. The middle half earn between $18.14 and $36.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Orem a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Provo-Orem-Lehi ranks 292nd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 282nd of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Orem?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Provo-Orem-Lehi area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Orem.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Orem 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 Utah requires for your role with the Utah 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 Orem?
The federal per diem benchmark in Orem is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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 reportOrem, UT · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Uintah Basin Medical CenterRoosevelt, UT · 3 wage offers$31.50/ hr$30–$36
- ARUP LaboratoriesSalt Lake City, UT · 9 wage offers$30.53/ hr$30–$32
- Uintah Basin HealthcareVernal, UT · 2 wage offers$30.08/ hr$29–$31
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$30Median$30.99High$32
19 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Utah, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Lab Scientist roles
- Medical Lab ScientistPermanent$35.60–$54.93/ hour
- Medical Lab ScientistPer diem$29.36–$43.68/ hour
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