PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Technologist- On Call
MultiCare · Olympia, WA
$28.91–$47.78/ hour
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Olympia, WA
Pay for medical laboratory scientists in the Olympia area centers on $29.46 per hour, or about $61,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.08 and the upper quarter over $37.58. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Olympia. That ranks 136th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 197th of 317 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Olympia.
- $29.46median pay per hour, Olympia
- $23–$38typical range per hour
- 230employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% below the Washington statewide median of $33.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 230 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.46 | $40,480 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.08 | $48,010 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.46 | $61,270 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.58 | $78,170 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.90 | $103,790 | 68% above U.S. median |
How Olympia ranks
- 136th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 197th of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Olympia
- Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.46 median hour buys what $28.42 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Olympia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,061
- Per year: $53,028
- Per month: $4,419
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Olympia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $149 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,603 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,839 |
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 Olympia
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Olympia, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Medical Center Olympia, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA | 5 mi | $29.46/hr | 58,644 |
| Lakewood, WA | 19 mi | $35.33/hr | 62,709 |
| Tacoma, WA | 25 mi | $35.33/hr | 228,202 |
| Federal Way, WA | 32 mi | $35.33/hr | 100,252 |
| Auburn, WA | 37 mi | $35.33/hr | 85,513 |
| Burien, WA | 40 mi | $35.33/hr | 52,046 |
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 Olympia, WA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $29.46 per hour, about $61,270 a year. The middle half earn between $23.08 and $37.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Olympia a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 197th of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 136th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Olympia?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Olympia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Olympia.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Olympia 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 Olympia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Olympia is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,603 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
- MultiCare Health SystemOlympia, WA · 2 wage offers$43.98/ hr$44–$44
- 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
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
- Clinical Lab ScientistPermanent$73k–$141k/ year
- Medical Laboratory ScientistPer diem$38.82–$64.33/ hour
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