How much does a Lab Technician make?
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$40,231
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Lab Technician is $40,231 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,268 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,963 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Lab Technician | $40,231 /yr |
| Senior Lab Technician | $45,370 /yr |
| Lab Technician IV | $44,903 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Lab Technician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Lab Technician in United States. Employers include SLB, Google and Chevron.
Top Paying Companies
For Lab Technician in United States
| 1 | SLB | $79,384 | |
| 2 | $78,623 | ||
| 3 | Chevron | $68,677 | |
| 4 | Phillips 66 | $67,874 | |
| 5 | Shell | $64,311 | |
| 6 | Procter & Gamble | $64,297 | |
| 7 | ExxonMobil | $63,285 | |
| 8 | Marathon Petroleum | $63,122 | |
| 9 | Microsoft | $62,982 | |
| 10 | IBM | $60,942 |
For Lab Technician
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Lab Technician | $40,231 /yr |
| Senior Lab Technician | $45,370 /yr |
| Lab Technician IV | $44,903 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Lab Technician in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Lab Technician in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $51,890, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $51,528, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $49,696, Information Technology with a median total pay of $48,826, and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $46,107.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$49,696
12% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Lab Technician are SLB, Chevron, and Phillips 66.
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
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Lab Technician pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Lab Technician is $38,268 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Lab Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 18721 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lab Technician employees.
The highest salary for a Lab Technician in United States is $53,986 per year.
The lowest salary for a Lab Technician in United States is $27,126 per year.
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