Quest Diagnostics employees working as Lab Associate I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 182 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lab Associate I professionals at Quest Diagnostics worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lab Associate I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,314 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,979 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Associate I at Quest Diagnostics is $57,040 per year or $27 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $79,895 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $48,197 (25th percentile) and $68,201 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by Quest Diagnostics Lab Associate I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lab Associate I professionals typically earn between $23 and $33 per hour.
Lab Associate I professionals typically earn between $4,016 and $5,683 monthly.