Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Petroleum Laboratory Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Petroleum Laboratory Technician in the United States is $40,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,638
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,147 to $42,953
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,545
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View as table View as graph 25% $37,147 10% $34,545 90% $45,638 75% $42,953 $40,004 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,953 $3,579 $826 $21
Average $40,004 $3,334 $769 $19
25th Percentile $37,147 $3,096 $714 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salaries

A Petroleum Laboratory Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Petroleum Laboratory Technician'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): $40,599
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,715
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,751
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,193
  • Expert (over 8 years): $178,063
Levels Salary
Petroleum... Level Petroleum Laboratory Technician$40,599
Patient A... Level Petroleum Laboratory Technician$69,715
Patient A... Level Petroleum Laboratory Technician$103,751
Patient A... Level Petroleum Laboratory Technician$133,193
Patient A... Level Petroleum Laboratory Technician$178,063
$40,599 0 yr
$69,715 < 2 yrs
$103,751 2-4 yrs
$133,193 5-8 yrs
$178,063 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Petroleum Laboratory Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $50,457
  • San Francisco: $49,904
  • Oakland: $48,852

What Skills Can Increase a Petroleum Laboratory Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • HIPAA (Mentioned in 2.02% Job Postings): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16%
HIPAA 2.02%
Healthcare Services 1.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Petroleum Laboratory Technician's salary.
  • Healthcare Industry: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Healthcare Industry
$43,604
9%
Analysis
$42,804
7%
Leadership
$42,804
7%
Innovation
$42,004
5%
Initiative
$42,004
5%
Collaboration
$41,604
4%
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Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Petroleum Laboratory Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Petroleum Laboratory Technician positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Petroleum Laboratory Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Petroleum Laboratory Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$48,004$23.020%

How Education impacts a Petroleum Laboratory Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Petroleum Laboratory Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Petroleum Laboratory Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,488 and $44,992).

Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Petroleum Laboratory Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 50.8%
Associates 23.0%
Bachelors 22.3%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Petroleum Laboratory Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Petroleum Laboratory Technician'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

Salary Trends for Petroleum Laboratory Technician

Salaries for a Petroleum Laboratory Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,751 in 2023 to around $41,367 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Petroleum Laboratory Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Petroleum Laboratory Technician Over Time

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2023
$42,751
2024
$41,927
2025
$41,367
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2023 $42,751
2024 $41,927
2025 $41,367
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    21 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Petroleum Laboratory Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Petroleum Laboratory Technician?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Petroleum Laboratory Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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