UCLA employees working as Lab Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 15 ratings. This is 13% lower than the average of Lab Assistant professionals at UCLA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lab Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $47,309 per year (estimate) and goes up to $56,234 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Assistant at UCLA is $51,697 per year or $25 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $75,585 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $42,734 (25th percentile) and $63,277 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 53 salaries submitted by UCLA 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 $3,561 and $5,273 monthly.
