Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Pennsylvania
Medical Laboratory Scientists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $29.58 per hour, about $61,520 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $29.75. The middle half earn between $22.24 and $36.53 per hour. The highest median among Pennsylvania metro areas is in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, at $31.70 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $29.58median pay per hour
- $61,520median pay per year
- 11,670employed in Pennsylvania
- #26of 50 states by median pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Pennsylvania: percentiles
| Level | Pennsylvania per hour | Pennsylvania per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.98 | $39,480 | $18.28 |
| Lower quartile | $22.24 | $46,260 | $22.39 |
| Median | $29.58 | $61,520 | $29.75 |
| Upper quartile | $36.53 | $75,980 | $38.46 |
| Top 10% | $41.77 | $86,880 | $47.11 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Pennsylvania median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $31.70 | $65,940 | 5,310 | 7% above | $30.91 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $30.55 | $63,540 | 620 | 3% above | $30.97 |
| Williamsport, PA | $30.33 | $63,090 | 110 | 3% above | $32.84 |
| Lancaster, PA | $30.32 | $63,070 | 310 | 3% above | $30.86 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $29.75 | $61,890 | 950 | 1% above | $29.76 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $29.70 | $61,780 | 280 | in line with | $30.94 |
| State College, PA | $29.02 | $60,360 | 100 | 2% below | $29.99 |
| Altoona, PA | $28.29 | $58,850 | 130 | 4% below | $31.61 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $28.06 | $58,370 | 520 | 5% below | $29.99 |
| Erie, PA | $27.28 | $56,750 | 240 | 8% below | $29.99 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $27.19 | $56,550 | 2,340 | 8% below | $28.72 |
| Johnstown, PA | $25.54 | $53,120 | 160 | 14% below | $29.72 |
| Reading, PA | $23.69 | $49,270 | 200 | 20% below | $24.41 |
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 Pennsylvania
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $32.23 | $67,040 | 9% above Pennsylvania |
| Maryland | $28.92 | $60,150 | 2% below Pennsylvania |
| New Jersey | $31.38 | $65,270 | 6% above Pennsylvania |
| New York | $40.70 | $84,660 | 38% above Pennsylvania |
| Ohio | $30.23 | $62,890 | 2% above Pennsylvania |
| West Virginia | $28.96 | $60,240 | 2% below Pennsylvania |
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Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $29.58 per hour, about $61,520 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.98 and the top 10% earn over $41.77 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Pennsylvania city pays medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among Pennsylvania metro areas, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest median at $31.70 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for medical laboratory scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26th 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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- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · 2 wage offers$41.30/ hr$35–$45
- Penn State Health Community Medical Group, LLCCamp Hill, PA · 4 wage offers$37.73/ hr$34–$43
- The Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 2 wage offers$35.68/ hr$28–$49
- West Penn Allegheny Health SystemPittsburgh, PA · 4 wage offers$34.09/ hr$31–$36
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53 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Scientist in federal filings in Pennsylvania, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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