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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.
Lab Associate: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Frequently asked questions about Lab Associate salaries
The average salary for Lab Associate is $52,554 per year or $25 per hour, with top earners making up to $76,181 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $43,550 (25th percentile) to $64,005 (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 $64,005 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 $47,306 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,935 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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