Medical Laboratory Scientist salary in Washington
Medical Laboratory Scientists in Washington earn a median of $33.01 per hour, about $68,650 a year, 11% above the U.S. median of $29.75. The middle half earn between $25.12 and $43.03 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, at $35.55 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $33.01median pay per hour
- $68,650median pay per year
- 7,740employed in Washington
- #11of 50 states by median pay
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.75 | $45,240 | $18.28 |
| Lower quartile | $25.12 | $52,250 | $22.39 |
| Median | $33.01 | $68,650 | $29.75 |
| Upper quartile | $43.03 | $89,500 | $38.46 |
| Top 10% | $51.39 | $106,890 | $47.11 |
Medical Laboratory Scientist pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $35.55 | $73,940 | 130 | 8% above | $33.66 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $35.33 | $73,490 | 4,760 | 7% above | $31.79 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $34.06 | $70,850 | 80 | 3% above | — |
| Walla Walla, WA | $31.20 | $64,900 | 70 | 5% below | — |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $29.46 | $61,270 | 230 | 11% below | $28.42 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $29.24 | $60,810 | 110 | 11% below | — |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $29.15 | $60,630 | 810 | 12% below | $29.05 |
| Yakima, WA | $28.70 | $59,690 | 90 | 13% below | $30.04 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $28.15 | $58,550 | 250 | 15% below | $28.13 |
| Bellingham, WA | $27.61 | $57,440 | 150 | 16% below | $26.72 |
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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What employers are posting in Washington
- 29roles with published pay
- $49.73median pay per hour
- $34–$63typical published range
- 7employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 10 | $50.61 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 6 | $51.58 |
| Labcorp | 5 | $43.17 |
| Seattle Children's | 5 | $49.73 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $51.64 |
| Quest Diagnostics | 1 | $40.95 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $37.24 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 29 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Washington · Medical Laboratory Scientist salary nationwide · Washington state guide
Common questions
How much does a medical laboratory scientist make in Washington?
The median is $33.01 per hour, about $68,650 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $21.75 and the top 10% earn over $51.39 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays medical laboratory scientists the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA has the highest median at $35.55 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for medical laboratory scientist pay?
Washington ranks 11th 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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- CommonSpirit HealthLAKEWOOD, WA · 6 postings$51.58/ hr$38–$65
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 10 postings$50.61/ hr$29–$65
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$49.73/ hr$40–$60
- Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA · 3 wage offers$47.18/ hr$41–$54
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29 Lab Scientist postings with published pay in Washington, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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