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Laboratory technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Laboratory Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.58
Average $22.58
Low $15.15
High $33.65

The average salary for a laboratory technician is $22.58 per hour in the United States. 16.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Laboratory Technician job openings in United States

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Bubble Hash Wash Technician – ...
Parachute, CO
$17 - $19 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Laboratory Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Hancock County Health System
 
$279,500per year
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stockton university
 
$230,045per year
St. Joseph's Medical Center
 
$189,280per year
The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$188,240per year
Bestica
 
$177,164per year
Express Healthcare Staffing
 
$176,800per year

Highest paying cities for Laboratory Technicians near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $34.19 per hour
  2. Frederick, MD
    $25.10 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $23.47 per hour
  4. Madison, WI
    $22.59 per hour
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $21.02 per hour

Where can a Laboratory Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Laboratory Technicians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Laboratory Technician get paid in United States?

Entry Level Laboratory Technician

Job openings
Average $20.12 per hour

Junior Laboratory Technician

Job openings
Average $22.30 per hour

Senior Laboratory Technician

Job openings
Average $26.82 per hour