Research Technician Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Research Technician make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Technician in Los Angeles, CA is $87,833. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,425 to $102,532, with most professionals earning between $62,218 and $115,914.

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Participates actively in developing, recommending and implementing new approved procedures, or modifications to existing protocols and procedures.

December 23, 2022

Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment exercising judgment and high degree of confidentiality.

March 17, 2023

Maintains records of lab activity during experiments and/or reactions, and continuously updates protocols as techniques evolve or change.

April 01, 2023

Orders and prepares materials and equipment.

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Operates and maintains very specialized equipment and trains others in equipment usage.

May 10, 2023

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May 10, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Technician in Los Angeles, CA

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What is the average salary for Research Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Technician in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Research Technician ranges from $74,425 to $102,532 with the average base salary of $87,833. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,307 to $108,206 with the average total cash compensation of $91,377.

View Average Salary for Research Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$87,833	$74,425 - $102,532
Bonus	$3,544	$1,882 - $5,675
Total Pay	$91,377	$76,307 - $108,206

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Technician Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,425 - $102,532	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,425 - $102,532	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,425 - $102,532	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,425 - $102,532	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,807 - $101,680	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,345 - $102,421	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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