WA · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Bellevue, WA

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Bellevue area earn a median of $35.33 per hour, about $73,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.57 and $45.67. That ranks 36th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 103rd of 317 once local prices are factored in. 21 open roles with published pay are listed for Bellevue and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bellevue.

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Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists near Bellevue

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare7$50.61
CommonSpirit Health5$51.58
Seattle Children's5$49.73
Labcorp4$43.17

Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Bellevue, WA

The metro median is 7% above the Washington statewide median of $33.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 4,760 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.83$47,49023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.57$57,3507% below U.S. median
Median$35.33$73,49019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.67$94,99054% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.26$108,70076% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 36th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 Washington 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 Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.33 median hour buys what $31.79 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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 Bellevue paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,272
  • Per year: $63,594
  • Per month: $5,299
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bellevue

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

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 Bellevue

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Bellevue, WA		Acute careNonprofit2 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
Sammamish, WA6 mi$35.33/hr66,474
Redmond, WA6 mi$35.33/hr82,195

Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Washington · Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related science. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington 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 Bellevue, WA?

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $35.33 per hour, about $73,490 a year. The middle half earn between $27.57 and $45.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 103rd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Bellevue?

We list 21 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellevue 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 Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Bellevue?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bellevue is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 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 Bellevue?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthLAKEWOOD, WA · 6 postings$51.58/ hr$38–$65
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 10 postings$50.61/ hr$29–$65
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$49.73/ hr$40–$60
  • Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA · 3 wage offers$47.18/ hr$41–$54

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$49.73High$64

29 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Washington, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 29 Lab Scientist roles

  1. Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent
    $73k–$141k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Spokane, WA · posted today
  2. Medical Laboratory ScientistPer diem
    $38.82–$64.33/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Burien, WA · posted today

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