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How much does Lab Associate make?
Total pay range
$44K - $64K/yr
$53K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$38K - $54K/yrBase pay
$5K - $10K/yrAdditional pay
Total pay trajectory
Associate Lab Assistant
$45K–$73K/yr
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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Recent salaries shared by Lab Associate
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$43K/yr
($43K • $0)
Seattle, WA
submitted on Mar 13, 2025
$43K/yr
$43K • $0
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$45K - $52K/yr
South San Francisco, CA
submitted on Mar 12, 2025
$45K - $52K/yr
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$48K/yr
($48K • $0)
Elmhurst, IL
submitted on Feb 17, 2025
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$49K - $57K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Feb 12, 2025
$49K - $57K/yr
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$46K - $54K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Jan 22, 2025
$46K - $54K/yr
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Lab Associate
|
0-1 year
$64K/yr
($61K • $3K)
Rancho Bernardo, CA
submitted on Dec 17, 2024
$64K/yr
$61K • $3K
Lab Associate
|
4-6 years
$39K/yr
($39K • $0)
Woonsocket, RI
submitted on Dec 6, 2024
$39K/yr
$39K • $0
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$41K - $48K/yr
Glen Burnie, MD
submitted on Dec 2, 2024
$41K - $48K/yr
Lab Associate
|
4-6 years
$52K/yr
($51K • $1K)
Morrisville, NC
submitted on Oct 22, 2024
$52K/yr
$51K • $1K
Lab Associate
|
1-3 years
$62K/yr
($62K • $0)
Cambridge, MA
submitted on Oct 16, 2024
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lab Associate in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $47,454, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $43,988, Healthcare with a median total pay of $42,985, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $40,439, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $34,575.
Frequently asked questions about Lab Associate salaries
The average salary for Lab Associate is $52,555 per year or $25 per hour, with top earners making up to $76,188 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $43,550 (25th percentile) to $64,009 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 416 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lab Associate employees.
The highest salary for Lab Associate is $64,009 per year, $5,334 per month or $31 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lab Associate is $43,550 per year, $3,629 per month or $21 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lab Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,303 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,921 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.