Laboratory assistant salary in San Jose, CA

The average salary for a Laboratory Assistant is $36.11 per hour in San Jose, CA. This figure is based on 6 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on May 20, 2026.

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Laboratory Assistant salaries in San Jose, CA typically range between a low of $29.39 and a high of $44.38 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Laboratory Assistant in San Jose, CA include San Francisco, CA at $37.40 per hour, Stockton, CA at $29.13 per hour, and Sunnyvale, CA at $27.96 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Laboratory Assistant in San Jose, CA include Aya Healthcare ($83,200 per year) and WORKFORCE INC ($75,400 per year).