Laboratory Salary in Arizona

How much does a Laboratory make in Arizona?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory in Arizona is $67,387 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Laboratory's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,449
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,398 to $74,748
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,034
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Laboratory Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,748 $6,229 $1,437 $36
Average $67,387 $5,616 $1,296 $32
25th Percentile $60,398 $5,033 $1,161 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Salaries

A Laboratory's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Laboratory Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,314
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,074
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,843
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,255
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,698
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Laboratory$43,314
Laborator... Level Laboratory$50,074
Laborator... Level Laboratory$68,843
Laborator... Level Laboratory$81,255
Laborator... Level Laboratory$80,698
$43,314 0 yr
$50,074 < 2 yrs
$68,843 2-4 yrs
$81,255 5-8 yrs
$80,698 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Laboratories

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Sahuarita: $65,615
  • Saint David: $65,768
  • San Manuel: $65,656

Laboratory Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 52% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$87,603$42.030%
Financial Services$80,865$39.020%
Aerospace & Defense$75,474$36.012%
Pharmaceuticals$75,474$36.012%
Energy & Utilities$74,126$36.010%

Laboratory Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Laboratory job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

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    Yuma, AZ

    The Gowan Co. | Yuma, AZ

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  • Lifepoint Health

    Sierra Vista, AZ

    Lifepoint Health | Sierra Vista, AZ

    Laboratory Assistant. Performs venipuncture and specimen collection/processing. completes chain-of-custody collections and breath alcohol testing as requir... more

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  • Optima Medical AZ

    Prescott Valley, AZ

    Optima Medical AZ | Prescott Valley, AZ

    Optima Medical AZ seeks a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our primary care clinics. In this on-site role, you’ll collect and process speci... more

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  • Aya Healthcare

    Cottonwood, AZ

    Aya Healthcare | Cottonwood, AZ

    Laboratory Assistant. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection and receipt of specimens, proper entry into the LIS computer, preparation ... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Optima Medical

    Prescott Valley, AZ

    Optima Medical | Prescott Valley, AZ

    Job Description. Job Description. About Optima Medical. Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and over 130+ medical p... more

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  • Aya Healthcare

    Flagstaff, AZ

    Aya Healthcare | Flagstaff, AZ

    Aya Healthcare - - Responsibilities: Collect specimens and prepare samples for testing. Enter patient and specimen data into the LIS. Perform point-of-care... more

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