Question 1

Does Core Laboratories pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Core Laboratories employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Core Laboratories. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Core Laboratories?

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56% of Core Laboratories employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Core Laboratories 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Core Laboratories?

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Lab Technician (23), Core Analyst I (12), Administrative Assistant (9), Geologist (9), Core Analyst (8), Core Analyst II (6), Manager (6), Project Manager (5), Technician (5), Field Representative (3), Lab Analyst (3), Petroleum Inspector (3), Senior Geologist (3), Supervisor (3), Account Manager (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Core Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

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"many great people work here" ((in 22 reviews)); "It’s a place to get experience that has good benefits." ((in 15 reviews)); "Money can be good." ((in 7 reviews)); "Colleagues are the best people I've ever worked with." ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible hours and always learning something new in the industry." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Core Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay for lab positions, even skilled and hard" ((in 13 reviews)); "No training for new employees." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is extremely biased and practices selective merit increases." ((in 5 reviews)); "To much favoritism and politics." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some managers inherited their positions and keep leaders down or eliminated." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Core Laboratories layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Core Laboratories layoffs and their outlook for job security at Core Laboratories in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Core Laboratories locations?

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Houston, Godley, Broussard, Deer Park, Denver, Tulsa, Nederland, Ashland, Austin, Port Neches, Midland, Bakersfield, Newark, Saint Louis, Owasso, Albuquerque, Alice, Port Arthur, Dallas, Fort Worth, Channelview, Richmond, Texas City, Parkersburg, Memphis, Martinez, Fruita, Lafayette, Shreveport, Miami

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