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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Active jobs

2,033

Median salary

$73,815

$59.3k–$121.8k range

Posted this week

+162

Remote / telehealth

0.1%

2 open roles

Browse 2,033 Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs →

02 · LIVE HIRING INSIGHTS

How many Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs are open?

As of October 4, 2026, SonicJobs lists 2,033 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs, with 162 posted in the last 7 days.

Posting freshness

Last 7 days8%
8-30 days24%
30+ days68%

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · updated .

03 · SALARY & PAY

How much do Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)s earn?

As of October 4, 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) roles on SonicJobs advertise a median salary of $73,815 (10th–90th percentile $59.3k–$121.8k), based on 904 of 2,033 listings that disclose pay.

10th$59.3k
25th$65.2k
Median$73.8k
75th$93.4k
90th$121.8k
Advertised salary distribution
0k-20k
20k-40k
40k-60k
60k-80k
80k-100k
100k+
Annual rangeJobsShare
0k-20k00%
20k-40k51%
40k-60k8910%
60k-80k44749%
80k-100k17419%
100k+18921%
Median salary
$73,815 · n=904
Average salary
$82,309 · n=904
Salary coverage
44.47% · n=2,033
Job count
2033 · n=2,033

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · 44% of listings disclose salary · updated .

04 · TOP LOCATIONS

Where are Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)s most in demand?

As of October 4, 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) demand on SonicJobs is highest in California, Michigan, Texas, across 2,033 active listings.

StateOpen jobsMedian
California271$118.2k
Michigan188$68.6k
Texas101$64.9k
Pennsylvania96$62.4k
Indiana86$53.8k
Virginia84$75.9k
Illinois83$73.1k
New Jersey78$71.1k

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · counts by state · updated .

05 · HIRING COMPANIES

Which companies are hiring the most Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)s?

As of October 4, 2026, the top Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) employers on SonicJobs are Quest Diagnostics, Tenet Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare Corporation.

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · employer counts · updated .

06 · EMPLOYMENT TYPES

What types of Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs are available?

As of October 4, 2026, Full time roles make up 79% of 2,033 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings.

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · employment-type mix · updated .

08 · REMOTE & VISA

Are there remote or visa-sponsored Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs?

As of October 4, 2026, 2 of 2,033 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings (0.1%) offer remote or telehealth work.

2

Remote / telehealth jobs

0.1% of active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings.

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · remote flag from listings; visa sponsorship is an editorial estimate · updated .

11 · BENEFITS & BONUSES

What benefits do Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs offer?

As of October 4, 2026, Life insurance is the most commonly advertised benefit for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) roles, appearing in 67% of listings that disclose benefits (48% of all Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings).

67%Life insurance
54%Paid time off
50%Flexible spending account
36%Tuition reimbursement
34%Disability insurance
28%Sign on bonus
21%Employee assistance
13%Employee discounts
10%Health insurance

Source: aggregated from 2,033 live SonicJobs listings · benefit mentions · 48% of listings disclose benefits · updated .