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Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Active jobs

1,543

Median salary

$75,466

$59.2k–$123.1k range

Posted this week

+168

Remote / telehealth

0.1%

2 open roles

Browse 1,543 Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs →

02 · LIVE HIRING INSIGHTS

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

As of August 23, 2026, SonicJobs lists 1,543 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) jobs, with 168 posted in the last 7 days.

Posting freshness

Last 7 days11%
8-30 days29%
30+ days60%

Source: aggregated from 1,543 live SonicJobs listings · updated .

03 · SALARY & PAY

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

As of August 23, 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) roles on SonicJobs advertise a median salary of $75,466 (10th–90th percentile $59.2k–$123.1k), based on 688 of 1,543 listings that disclose pay.

10th$59.2k
25th$65.9k
Median$75.5k
75th$105k
90th$123.1k
Advertised salary distribution
0k-20k
20k-40k
40k-60k
60k-80k
80k-100k
100k+
Annual rangeJobsShare
0k-20k00%
20k-40k10%
40k-60k7511%
60k-80k31345%
80k-100k10916%
100k+19028%
Median salary
$75,466 · n=688
Average salary
$85,274 · n=688
Salary coverage
44.59% · n=1,543
Job count
1543 · n=1,543

Source: aggregated from 1,543 live SonicJobs listings · 45% of listings disclose salary · updated .

04 · TOP LOCATIONS

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

As of August 23, 2026, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) demand on SonicJobs is highest in California, Michigan, Illinois, across 1,543 active listings.

StateOpen jobsMedian
California277$117.1k
Michigan156$68.6k
Illinois80$73.1k
Pennsylvania79$59.4k
Texas72$64.9k
Indiana61$62.4k
Florida59$68.9k
Virginia53$75.9k

Source: aggregated from 1,543 live SonicJobs listings · counts by state · updated .

05 · HIRING COMPANIES

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

As of August 23, 2026, the top Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) employers on SonicJobs are Quest Diagnostics, Tenet Healthcare, McLaren Health Care.

Source: aggregated from 1,543 live SonicJobs listings · employer counts · updated .

06 · EMPLOYMENT TYPES

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

As of August 23, 2026, Full time roles make up 78% of 1,543 active Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings.

Source: aggregated from 1,543 live SonicJobs listings · employment-type mix · updated .

08 · REMOTE & VISA

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

As of August 23, 2026, 2 of 1,543 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 1,543 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 August 23, 2026, Life insurance is the most commonly advertised benefit for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) roles, appearing in 64% of listings that disclose benefits (46% of all Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) listings).

64%Life insurance
53%Flexible spending account
53%Paid time off
36%Tuition reimbursement
33%Disability insurance
31%Sign on bonus
23%Employee assistance
16%Employee discounts
10%Wellness program

Source: aggregated from 1,543 live SonicJobs listings · benefit mentions · 46% of listings disclose benefits · updated .