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Entry level laboratory technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Entry Level Laboratory Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.12
Average $20.12
Low $14.09
High $28.72

The average salary for a entry level laboratory technician is $20.12 per hour in the United States. 559 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 25, 2026).

Entry Level Laboratory Technician job openings in United States

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Entry Level Laboratory Technic...
Harvestaff3.7out of 5 stars.
Kunia Camp, HI
$21.63 - $29.63 an hour
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Laboratory Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Chemeketa Community College
 
$93,600per year
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The Hartz Mountain Corporation
 
$68,428per year
Simplified Labor Staffing Solu...
 
$62,400per year
Cherokee Federal
 
$61,000per year
NuWest Group
 
$59,280per year
Graymont
 
$58,906per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Laboratory Technicians near United States

  1. Baltimore, MD
    $22.99 per hour
  2. San Diego, CA
    $22.89 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $21.77 per hour
  4. West Saint Paul, MN
    $20.00 per hour
  5. Irvine, CA
    $19.62 per hour

Where can an Entry Level Laboratory Technician earn more?

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

Junior Laboratory Technician

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Average $22.30 per hour

Senior Laboratory Technician

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Average $26.82 per hour