Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Louisiana
Medical Laboratory Scientists in Louisiana earn a median of $27.40 per hour, about $56,980 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $29.75. The middle half earn between $19.69 and $34.79 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, at $29.14 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $27.40median pay per hour
- $56,980median pay per year
- 3,880employed in Louisiana
- #38of 50 states by median pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.40 | $32,030 | $18.28 |
| Lower quartile | $19.69 | $40,960 | $22.39 |
| Median | $27.40 | $56,980 | $29.75 |
| Upper quartile | $34.79 | $72,360 | $38.46 |
| Top 10% | $39.77 | $82,720 | $47.11 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $29.14 | $60,600 | 570 | 6% above | $34.38 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $28.74 | $59,770 | 1,000 | 5% above | $31.04 |
| Monroe, LA | $28.49 | $59,260 | 170 | 4% above | $34.08 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28.44 | $59,150 | 160 | 4% above | — |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $28.34 | $58,960 | 190 | 3% above | $30.56 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $26.91 | $55,970 | 130 | 2% below | $31.62 |
| Hammond, LA | $26.44 | $55,000 | 70 | 4% below | $31.30 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $26.42 | $54,940 | 640 | 4% below | $29.10 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22.18 | $46,130 | 320 | 19% below | — |
| Lake Charles, LA | $18.21 | $37,870 | 130 | 34% below | $21.21 |
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 Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $24.27 | $50,480 | 11% below Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $22.83 | $47,480 | 17% below Louisiana |
| Texas | $26.36 | $54,840 | 4% below Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Louisiana?
The median is $27.40 per hour, about $56,980 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.40 and the top 10% earn over $39.77 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has the highest median at $29.14 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for medical laboratory scientist pay?
Louisiana ranks 38th 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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- CHRISTUS Health Southwestern LALake Charles, LA · 2 wage offers$27.83/ hr$26–$30
- Ochsner LSU Health System of North LouisianaMonroe, LA · 2 wage offers$27.00/ hr$25–$29
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationKenner, LA · 2 wage offers$25.60/ hr$26–$26
- Ochsner Clinic FoundationGretna, LA · 2 wage offers$25.60/ hr$26–$26
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21 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Louisiana, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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