Medical Laboratory Scientist Salary in Chicago, IL

16 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Chicago is $72,534 — 40% below the national median of $121,514.

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$72,534
Average
$43,520
Min Est.
$130,560
Max Est.
16
Filings

Top Employers for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Chicago

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare $72,724 15
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Medical Laboratory Scientist in Other Cities

Indianapolis, IN
$67,468
19 filings
Omaha, NE
$73,246
17 filings
Lawton, OK
$40,543
16 filings
Bismarck, ND
$65,686
13 filings
Fargo, ND
$67,331
12 filings
Devils Lake, ND
$67,532
8 filings
Selma, AL
$64,495
8 filings
Sioux Falls, SD
$65,847
8 filings

Other Roles in Chicago

Software Engineer ($120,440) Software Developer ($113,124) Manager ($161,673) Senior Software Engineer ($143,539) Postdoctoral Scholar ($78,681) Consultant ($151,286) Data Engineer ($111,897) Senior Associate ($138,206)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.