Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Florida
Medical Laboratory Scientists in Florida earn a median of $27.85 per hour, about $57,940 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $29.75. The middle half earn between $19.34 and $37.75 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Homosassa Springs, FL, at $31.12 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $27.85median pay per hour
- $57,940median pay per year
- 26,340employed in Florida
- #34of 50 states by median pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.41 | $36,210 | $18.28 |
| Lower quartile | $19.34 | $40,230 | $22.39 |
| Median | $27.85 | $57,940 | $29.75 |
| Upper quartile | $37.75 | $78,520 | $38.46 |
| Top 10% | $42.95 | $89,340 | $47.11 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $31.12 | $64,730 | 90 | 12% above | $33.30 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $30.17 | $62,750 | 760 | 8% above | $29.48 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $30.04 | $62,480 | 630 | 8% above | $29.33 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $29.73 | $61,840 | 120 | 7% above | — |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $29.50 | $61,350 | 7,600 | 6% above | $25.84 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $29.32 | $60,990 | 440 | 5% above | $30.01 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $29.09 | $60,520 | 610 | 4% above | $29.09 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $28.93 | $60,170 | 1,690 | 4% above | $29.08 |
| Gainesville, FL | $28.23 | $58,710 | 790 | 1% above | $29.18 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $28.07 | $58,390 | 180 | 1% above | $27.92 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $27.98 | $58,190 | 260 | in line with | $28.76 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $27.02 | $56,210 | 4,860 | 3% below | $26.78 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $26.80 | $55,740 | 2,720 | 4% below | $26.43 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $26.64 | $55,410 | 1,750 | 4% below | $26.58 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $26.11 | $54,300 | 330 | 6% below | $27.80 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $25.76 | $53,580 | 170 | 8% below | $26.55 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $23.34 | $48,550 | 610 | 16% below | $24.03 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $22.97 | $47,780 | 730 | 18% below | $23.12 |
| Ocala, FL | $22.97 | $47,780 | 300 | 18% below | $24.12 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $22.26 | $46,290 | 510 | 20% below | $21.57 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $21.56 | $44,830 | 100 | 23% below | — |
| Sebring, FL | $18.62 | $38,720 | 130 | 33% below | $20.14 |
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).
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Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Florida?
The median is $27.85 per hour, about $57,940 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.41 and the top 10% earn over $42.95 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Homosassa Springs, FL has the highest median at $31.12 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for medical laboratory scientist pay?
Florida ranks 34th 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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- Baycare Health System, Inc.Tampa, FL · 3 wage offers$42.14/ hr$29–$45
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