CAL POLY employees working as Lab Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lab Assistant professionals at CAL POLY worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lab Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,314 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,226 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Assistant at CAL POLY is $51,703 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $75,581 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $42,743 (25th percentile) and $63,279 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by CAL POLY Lab Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lab Assistant professionals typically earn between $21 and $30 per hour.
Lab Assistant professionals typically earn between $3,562 and $5,273 monthly.
Lab Assistant with an estimated total pay of $16 - $21/hr
