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Laboratory assistant salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$20.89
Average $20.89
Low $14.90
High $29.29

The average salary for a laboratory assistant is $20.89 per hour in the United States. 6.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Laboratory Assistant job openings in United States

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Lab Assistant, Nights
Piedmont Healthcare3.6out of 5 stars.
Stockbridge, GA
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Laboratory Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Prolink
 
$179,540per year
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Vibra Travels
 
$162,858per year
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Greenstaff Medical
 
$159,900per year
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Richland County School Distric...
 
$147,050per year
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Capstone Healthcare Staffing
 
$130,279per year
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Pulse Clinical Alliance
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Laboratory Assistants near United States

  1. Rochester, MN
    $22.00 per hour
  2. Lincoln, NE
    $20.74 per hour
  3. Orlando, FL
    $20.17 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $19.77 per hour
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $19.08 per hour

Where can a Laboratory Assistant earn more?

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

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