How much does a Lab Research Assistant make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lab Research Assistant in Seattle, WA is $59,268. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,692 to $65,620, with most professionals earning between $46,705 and $71,403.

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 $46,705 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $52,692 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $59,268 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $65,620 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary $71,403 Seattle,WA April 01, 2025
25% $52,692 10% $46,705 90% $71,403 75% $65,620 $59,268 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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