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Clinical Lab Scientist
Veterans Health Administration · Spokane, WA
$73k–$141k/ year
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Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Spokane, WA
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Spokane area earn a median of $29.15 per hour, about $60,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.12 and $39.74. That ranks 147th of 355 U.S. metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay, and 182nd of 317 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Spokane.
- $29.15median pay per hour, Spokane
- $22–$40typical range per hour
- 810employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Medical Technologist
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Spokane, WA
$29.79–$44.69/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $51.64 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $37.24 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Spokane, WA
The metro median is 12% below the Washington statewide median of $33.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.75 per hour. BLS counts about 810 clinical laboratory technologists and technicians employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.98 | $39,480 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.12 | $46,010 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.15 | $60,630 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.74 | $82,660 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.52 | $100,920 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Spokane ranks
- 147th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 182nd of 317 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Spokane
- Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.15 median hour buys what $29.05 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Spokane paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,049
- Per year: $52,470
- Per month: $4,372
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Spokane
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 Spokane
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of medical laboratory scientists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Va Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Spokane, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Spokane, WA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 9 mi | $29.15/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 30 mi | $25.03/hr | 57,355 |
| Pasco, WA | 125 mi | $28.15/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 130 mi | $28.15/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 131 mi | $28.15/hr | 86,728 |
| Yakima, WA | 164 mi | $28.70/hr | 97,390 |
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 Spokane, WA?
Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $29.15 per hour, about $60,630 a year. The middle half earn between $22.12 and $39.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Spokane a good place for medical laboratory scientists once cost of living is counted?
Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 182nd of 317 metro areas for medical laboratory scientist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical laboratory scientists in Spokane?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Spokane. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane 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 Spokane?
The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 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 Spokane?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- MultiCare Health SystemSpokane, WA · 4 wage offers$39.29/ hr$39–$40
- 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
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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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