Penn State employees working as Lab Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Lab Assistant professionals at Penn State worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lab Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,297 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,250 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Assistant at Penn State is $51,682 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $75,594 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $42,711 (25th percentile) and $63,273 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 26 salaries submitted by Penn State 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 $3,559 and $5,273 monthly.
Lab Assistant with an estimated total pay of $14 - $19/hr