Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Colorado
The median medical laboratory scientist pay in Colorado is $38.06 per hour, about $79,165 a year, based on 4 postings from 2 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 4roles with published pay
- $38.06median pay per hour
- $29–$49typical published range
- 2employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34.13 | $70,984 |
| 25th percentile | $35.47 | $73,783 |
| Median | $38.06 | $79,165 |
| 75th percentile | $40.67 | $84,604 |
| 90th percentile | $42.07 | $87,506 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | $38.06 | $79,165 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $38.11 | $79,279 |
| Denver Health | 2 | $38.06 | $79,165 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| California | $55.50 | +46% |
| Washington | $49.73 | +31% |
| Oregon | $47.16 | +24% |
| New York | $45.66 | +20% |
| Minnesota | $42.80 | +12% |
| New Jersey | $41.36 | +9% |
| Texas | $40.37 | +6% |
| Arizona | $38.45 | +1% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Colorado?
The median is $38.06 per hour, about $79,165 a year, across 4 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $35 and $41 per hour.
Who pays medical laboratory scientists the most in Colorado?
2 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at CommonSpirit Health.
What do medical laboratory scientists get paid at other employers in Colorado?
- CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO$38.11/hr
- Denver HealthDenver, CO$38.06/hr
- University of Colorado HealthAurora, CO$37.45/hr
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- CommonSpirit HealthLakewood, CO · 2 postings$38.11/ hr$26–$54
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 2 postings$38.06/ hr$30–$48
- University of Colorado HealthAurora, CO · 2 wage offers$37.45/ hr$36–$39
- Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis ValleyAlamosa, CO · 2 wage offers$35.34/ hr$33–$38
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