Does Core Laboratories pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Core Laboratories employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Core Laboratories. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Core Laboratories?

56% of Core Laboratories employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Core Laboratories 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Core Laboratories?

Lab Technician (23) , Core Analyst I (12) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Geologist (9) , Core Analyst (8) , Core Analyst II (6) , Manager (6) , Project Manager (5) , Technician (5) , Field Representative (3) , Lab Analyst (3) , Petroleum Inspector (3) , Senior Geologist (3) , Supervisor (3) , Account Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Core Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

"many great people work here" ((in 23 reviews)); "It’s a place to get experience that has good benefits." ((in 18 reviews)); "Money can be good." ((in 7 reviews)); "Diverse work environment." ((in 5 reviews)); "Colleagues are the best people I've ever worked with." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Core Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for lab positions, even skilled and hard" ((in 12 reviews)); "Extreme "good old boy" environment that mainly guarantees job advancement based on favoritism rather than employee work ethic." ((in 6 reviews)); "managers don't show respect to good workers when its time to get a raise" ((in 5 reviews)); "No training for new employees." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is extremely biased and practices selective merit increases." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Core Laboratories layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Core Laboratories layoffs and their outlook for job security at Core Laboratories in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Core Laboratories locations?

Houston , Godley , Broussard , Deer Park , Denver , Tulsa , Nederland , Ashland , Austin , Port Neches , Midland , Bakersfield , Newark , Saint Louis , Owasso , Albuquerque , Alice , Port Arthur , Dallas , Fort Worth , Channelview , Richmond , Texas City , Parkersburg , Memphis , Martinez , Fruita , Lafayette , Shreveport , Miami

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Core Laboratories reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(273 total reviews)

David M. Demshur

73% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Career opportunities

Core Laboratories has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 273 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Core Laboratories employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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273 reviews

4.0

Aug 13, 2025

Good Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair pay, lot's to learn, great benefits.

Cons

Existing in a volatile industry

5.0

Jun 18, 2025

The best

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The absolute best company management

Cons

Almost too good at management

4.0

May 27, 2025

Flexible Work Environment

Systems analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent salary. Flexible schedule. Great people to work with.

Cons

Smaller company. Few opportunities for advancement.

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