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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Technical Assistant in Pennsylvania is $66,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.
However, a Laboratory Technical Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Laboratory Technical Assistant Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $72,549 | $6,046 | $1,395 | $35 |
| Average | $66,162 | $5,514 | $1,272 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,880 | $4,657 | $1,075 | $27 |
HNL Lab Medicine - Bethlehem, PA
Aramark - Philadelphia, PA
Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, PA
USG Insurance Services, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA
A Laboratory Technical Assistant'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.
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Laboratory Technical Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Laboratory Technical Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 53% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Technical Assistant positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Technical Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $82,703 | $40.0 | 25% |
| Biotechnology | $79,395 | $38.0 | 20% |
| Business Services | $76,086 | $37.0 | 15% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $72,778 | $35.0 | 10% |
| Chemicals | $72,778 | $35.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Laboratory Technical Assistant'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $72,549 | $6,046 | $1,395 | $35 |
| Average | $66,162 | $5,514 | $1,272 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,880 | $4,657 | $1,075 | $27 |
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