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Medical Lab Scientist
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$29.36–$43.68/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Salt Lake City area centers on $22.58 per hour, or about $46,960 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.24 and the upper quarter over $30.61. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City. That ranks 309th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 308th of 317 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Salt Lake City and what they pay.
- $22.58median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $18–$31typical range per hour
- 4,530employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 1% below the Utah statewide median of $22.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 4,530 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 5.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.49).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.21 | $37,880 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.24 | $37,940 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.58 | $46,960 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.61 | $63,670 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.94 | $83,080 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Salt Lake City ranks
- 309th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 308th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Salt Lake City
- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.58 median hour buys what $22.39 buys at the national price level, 25% 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 Salt Lake City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$813
- Per year: $40,644
- Per month: $3,387
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Salt Lake City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
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 Salt Lake City
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Salt Lake City, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lds Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Primary Children's Hospital Salt Lake City, UT | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Marian Center Salt Lake City, UT | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Salt Lake Behavioral Health Salt Lake City, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley City, UT | 7 mi | $22.58/hr | 138,144 |
| Millcreek, UT | 8 mi | $22.58/hr | 64,217 |
| Layton, UT | 21 mi | $20.47/hr | 84,348 |
| Lehi, UT | 25 mi | $23.71/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 30 mi | $23.71/hr | 57,411 |
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 Salt Lake City, UT?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $22.58 per hour, about $46,960 a year. The middle half earn between $18.24 and $30.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salt Lake City a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 308th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 309th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Salt Lake City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Salt Lake City.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Salt Lake City is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place medical laboratory scientists in Salt Lake City?
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Your Lab Scientist pay reportSalt Lake City, UT · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- ARUP LaboratoriesSalt Lake City, UT · 9 wage offers$30.53/ hr$30–$32
- Uintah Basin Medical CenterRoosevelt, UT · 3 wage offers$31.50/ hr$30–$36
- 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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