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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Active jobs

1,639

Median salary

$74,659

$59.3k–$122.9k range

Posted this week

+134

Remote / telehealth

0.1%

2 open roles

Browse 1,639 Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs →

02 · LIVE HIRING INSIGHTS

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

As of September 13, 2026, SonicJobs lists 1,639 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs, with 134 posted in the last 7 days.

Posting freshness

Last 7 days8%
8-30 days32%
30+ days60%

Source: aggregated from 1,639 live SonicJobs listings · updated .

03 · SALARY & PAY

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

As of September 13, 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) roles on SonicJobs advertise a median salary of $74,659 (10th–90th percentile $59.3k–$122.9k), based on 702 of 1,639 listings that disclose pay.

10th$59.3k
25th$65.3k
Median$74.7k
75th$99.8k
90th$122.9k
Advertised salary distribution
0k-20k
20k-40k
40k-60k
60k-80k
80k-100k
100k+
Annual rangeJobsShare
0k-20k00%
20k-40k30%
40k-60k7411%
60k-80k32747%
80k-100k12217%
100k+17625%
Median salary
$74,659 · n=702
Average salary
$84,167 · n=702
Salary coverage
42.83% · n=1,639
Job count
1639 · n=1,639

Source: aggregated from 1,639 live SonicJobs listings · 43% of listings disclose salary · updated .

04 · TOP LOCATIONS

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

As of September 13, 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) demand on SonicJobs is highest in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, across 1,639 active listings.

StateOpen jobsMedian
California255$117.2k
Michigan161$68.6k
Pennsylvania85$59.3k
Illinois77$73.1k
Texas77$64.9k
Indiana66$61.1k
Florida64$70.1k
Virginia60$75.9k

Source: aggregated from 1,639 live SonicJobs listings · counts by state · updated .

05 · HIRING COMPANIES

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

As of September 13, 2026, the top Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) employers on SonicJobs are Quest Diagnostics, Tenet Healthcare, McLaren Health Care.

Source: aggregated from 1,639 live SonicJobs listings · employer counts · updated .

06 · EMPLOYMENT TYPES

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

As of September 13, 2026, Full time roles make up 79% of 1,639 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings.

Source: aggregated from 1,639 live SonicJobs listings · employment-type mix · updated .

08 · REMOTE & VISA

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

As of September 13, 2026, 2 of 1,639 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 1,639 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 September 13, 2026, Life insurance is the most commonly advertised benefit for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) roles, appearing in 66% of listings that disclose benefits (48% of all Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings).

66%Life insurance
54%Paid time off
50%Flexible spending account
36%Tuition reimbursement
33%Disability insurance
31%Sign on bonus
23%Employee assistance
15%Employee discounts
11%Health insurance

Source: aggregated from 1,639 live SonicJobs listings · benefit mentions · 48% of listings disclose benefits · updated .