Quest Diagnostics employees working as Lab Associate 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 professionals at Quest Diagnostics worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lab Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,294 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,877 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Associate at Quest Diagnostics is $52,561 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $76,208 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $43,550 (25th percentile) and $64,021 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 46 salaries submitted by Quest Diagnostics Lab Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lab Associate professionals typically earn between $21 and $31 per hour.
Lab Associate professionals typically earn between $3,629 and $5,335 monthly.