Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Alabama
Medical Laboratory Scientists in Alabama earn a median of $22.97 per hour, about $47,790 a year, 23% below the U.S. median of $29.75. The middle half earn between $17.74 and $30.67 per hour. The highest median among Alabama metro areas is in Birmingham, AL, at $24.44 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.97median pay per hour
- $47,790median pay per year
- 6,690employed in Alabama
- #46of 50 states by median pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Alabama: percentiles
| Level | Alabama per hour | Alabama per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.30 | $31,820 | $18.28 |
| Lower quartile | $17.74 | $36,900 | $22.39 |
| Median | $22.97 | $47,790 | $29.75 |
| Upper quartile | $30.67 | $63,790 | $38.46 |
| Top 10% | $38.01 | $79,060 | $47.11 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by metro area in Alabama
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Alabama median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $24.44 | $50,840 | 2,410 | 6% above | $26.67 |
| Montgomery, AL | $23.70 | $49,300 | 520 | 3% above | $26.43 |
| Dothan, AL | $22.98 | $47,800 | 240 | in line with | $27.41 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $22.62 | $47,060 | 250 | 2% below | $25.79 |
| Huntsville, AL | $22.48 | $46,750 | 650 | 2% below | $24.15 |
| Mobile, AL | $22.47 | $46,730 | 670 | 2% below | $25.51 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $22.38 | $46,550 | 130 | 3% below | $25.45 |
| Gadsden, AL | $22.31 | $46,400 | 110 | 3% below | — |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $22.26 | $46,290 | 140 | 3% below | — |
| Decatur, AL | $21.40 | $44,500 | 100 | 7% below | $24.54 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $20.62 | $42,890 | 190 | 10% below | — |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $19.27 | $40,080 | 170 | 16% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in states next to Alabama
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $27.85 | $57,940 | 21% above Alabama |
| Georgia | $30.27 | $62,950 | 32% above Alabama |
| Mississippi | $22.83 | $47,480 | 1% below Alabama |
| Tennessee | $27.77 | $57,760 | 21% above Alabama |
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Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Alabama?
The median is $22.97 per hour, about $47,790 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.30 and the top 10% earn over $38.01 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Alabama city pays medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among Alabama metro areas, Birmingham, AL has the highest median at $24.44 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Alabama rank for medical laboratory scientist pay?
Alabama ranks 46th of 50 states by median medical laboratory scientist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- University of South AlabamaMobile, AL · 2 wage offers$32.00/ hr$32–$32
- Vaughan Regional Medical Center, LLCSelma, AL · 2 wage offers$29.88/ hr$30–$30
- The DCH Health Care AuthorityTuscaloosa, AL · 5 wage offers$29.87/ hr$28–$36
- The Troy Hospital Health Care AuthorityTroy, AL · 4 wage offers$28.74/ hr$27–$31
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31 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Alabama, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Generalist Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (MT)Permanent$25.30–$37.95/ hour
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