How much does a Lab Research Assistant make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lab Research Assistant in San Jose, CA is $67,627. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,124 to $74,875, with most professionals earning between $53,292 and $81,474.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Lab Research Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $53,292 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $60,124 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $67,627 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $74,875 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $81,474 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $60,124 10% $53,292 90% $81,474 75% $74,875 $67,627 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Lab Research Assistant

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    Lab Research Assistant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Laboratory Assistant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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