Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Michigan
Medical Laboratory Scientists in Michigan earn a median of $28.18 per hour, about $58,610 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $29.75. The middle half earn between $20.29 and $37.30 per hour. The highest median among Michigan metro areas is in Battle Creek, MI, at $37.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $28.18median pay per hour
- $58,610median pay per year
- 9,220employed in Michigan
- #33of 50 states by median pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Michigan: percentiles
| Level | Michigan per hour | Michigan per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.11 | $37,670 | $18.28 |
| Lower quartile | $20.29 | $42,200 | $22.39 |
| Median | $28.18 | $58,610 | $29.75 |
| Upper quartile | $37.30 | $77,580 | $38.46 |
| Top 10% | $42.22 | $87,820 | $47.11 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by metro area in Michigan
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Michigan median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | $37.21 | $77,390 | 80 | 32% above | $41.10 |
| Saginaw, MI | $33.63 | $69,940 | 230 | 19% above | $37.00 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $33.39 | $69,440 | 190 | 18% above | $35.21 |
| Flint, MI | $33.16 | $68,980 | 310 | 18% above | $35.64 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $31.57 | $65,670 | 530 | 12% above | $33.23 |
| Niles, MI | $30.99 | $64,450 | 60 | 10% above | — |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $30.02 | $62,440 | 1,100 | 7% above | $29.76 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $25.22 | $52,450 | 3,720 | 11% below | $25.15 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $24.22 | $50,370 | 1,090 | 14% below | $25.35 |
| Monroe, MI | $22.00 | $45,750 | 70 | 22% below | $23.53 |
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 Michigan
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Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Michigan?
The median is $28.18 per hour, about $58,610 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.11 and the top 10% earn over $42.22 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Michigan city pays medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among Michigan metro areas, Battle Creek, MI has the highest median at $37.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Michigan rank for medical laboratory scientist pay?
Michigan ranks 33rd 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 MichiganAnn Arbor, MI · 2 wage offers$38.14/ hr$33–$43
- Laboratory Corporation of America HoldingsDetroit, MI · 2 wage offers$36.20/ hr$34–$42
- OSF Healthcare SystemEscanaba, MI · 2 postings$33.08/ hr$29–$37
- O'Grady Peyton InternationalDearborn, MI · 2 wage offers$31.92/ hr$29–$35
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