Hourly Wage for Laboratory Technician Salary in the United States

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How much does a Laboratory Technician make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Laboratory Technician in the United States is $32 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $28 and $37. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory-2
Texas A&M University - COLLEGE STATION , TX
Job Title. Animal Technician, Containment Laboratory-2. Agency. Texas A&M University. Department. Global Health Research Complex. Proposed Minimum Salary. $19.2
- 57 days ago
Medical Laboratory Technician, FT, Days
Prisma Health - GREENVILLE , SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ens
- 129 days ago
Laboratory Technician II
WuXi AppTec - PHILADELPHIA , PA
The Lab Tech II performs basic and next-level Analytical assays according to and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing
- 17 days ago
Associate Laboratory Technician
WuXi AppTec - ST. PAUL , MN
This individual will be responsible for performing the technical aspects of assigned tests in compliance with GLP, USDA and AAALAC guidelines. . Position Detai
- 130 days ago
Medical Laboratory Technician
Rivers Edge Hospital - SAINT PETER , MN
Job Description. Job Description. Position Title. Medical Laboratory Technician. Location. 1900 N SUNRISE DR, USA, Saint Peter, MN, 56082. Base Pay. 25.74 - 32
- 9 days ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician
UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center - PITTSBURGH , PA
Job Description. UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a. full-time. Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician to support the Automated Testing
- 22 days ago

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Laboratory Technician, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Laboratory Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Laboratory Technician ranges from $28 to $37 with the average hourly pay of $32. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $29 to $38 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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