MIT employees working as Lab Technician in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lab Technician professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lab Technician ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $51,495 per year (estimate) and goes up to $65,106 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Technician at MIT is $54,035 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $76,122 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $45,460 (25th percentile) and $64,800 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by MIT Lab Technician professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lab Technician professionals typically earn between $22 and $31 per hour.
Lab Technician professionals typically earn between $3,788 and $5,400 monthly.
Lab Technician with an estimated total pay of $40K - $54K/yr
