What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Laboratory Assistant's salary?

A Laboratory Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Assistant (0-2 years)earns $60,201, a Laboratory Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $72,773, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $91,193, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $112,989,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Assistant?

Laboratory Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Assistant roles are District of Columbia $65,673, California $65,424, Massachusetts $64,552. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Laboratory Manager: $119,665; Expert Laboratory Assistant: $108,800; Laboratory Assistant IV: $108,718; Senior Laboratory Assistant: $87,750; Laboratory Assistant III: $87,746.

Laboratory Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Laboratory Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Assistant in Rhode Island is $61,497 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,389
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,371 to $67,722
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,792

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Laboratory Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,722	$5,643	$1,302	$33
Average	$61,497	$5,125	$1,183	$30
25th Percentile	$55,371	$4,614	$1,065	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Assistant Salaries

A Laboratory 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.

How Do Laboratory Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,673.
California: $65,424.
Massachusetts: $64,552.

District of Columbia $65,673 California $65,424 Massachusetts $64,552 Washington $64,315 New Jersey $64,291 Alaska $64,208 Connecticut $63,390 New York $63,057

Hawaii $61,996 Rhode Island $61,497 Maryland $61,159 Minnesota $60,697 Colorado $60,519 Illinois $60,459 Oregon $60,234 Delaware $60,068

New Hampshire $59,964 Virginia $59,730 Pennsylvania $59,048 Nevada $58,704 North Dakota $58,591 Michigan $58,413 Wisconsin $58,348 Vermont $58,217

Texas $57,856 Maine $57,832 Arizona $57,796 Ohio $57,755 Georgia $57,209 Indiana $56,936 Wyoming $56,883 Utah $56,800

Iowa $56,764 Kansas $56,479 Louisiana $56,396 North Carolina $56,367 Missouri $56,355 Florida $56,124 Montana $55,999 Nebraska $55,880

Kentucky $55,815 South Carolina $55,578 Tennessee $55,430 Idaho $55,370 New Mexico $54,937 Oklahoma $54,842 Alabama $54,492 South Dakota $53,905

Arkansas $53,585 West Virginia $53,413 Mississippi $52,897

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Assistants

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:

Adamsville: $62,266
Albion: $61,740
Ashaway: $62,148

Adamsville, RI $62,266 Albion, RI $61,740 Ashaway, RI $62,148 Barrington, RI $61,578 Block Island, RI $61,920 Bradford, RI $62,111 Bristol, RI $61,815 Carolina, RI $62,008

Charlestown, RI $62,031 Chepachet, RI $61,907 Clayville, RI $61,735 Coventry, RI $61,738 West Greenwich, RI $61,908 East Greenwich, RI $61,696 Exeter, RI $61,891 Fiskeville, RI $61,576

Forestdale, RI $62,051 Foster, RI $61,875 Glendale, RI $62,056 Greene, RI $61,956 Greenville, RI $61,600 Harmony, RI $61,680 Harrisville, RI $62,029 Hope, RI $61,615

Hope Valley, RI $62,094 Hopkinton, RI $62,175 Jamestown, RI $61,968 Kenyon, RI $62,000 Little Compton, RI $62,257 Manville, RI $61,821 Mapleville, RI $61,919 Newport, RI $62,030

Middletown, RI $62,057 North Kingstown, RI $61,802 North Scituate, RI $61,680 Oakland, RI $61,986 Pascoag, RI $62,070 Pawtucket, RI $61,486 Central Falls, RI $61,513 Cumberland, RI $61,862

Lincoln, RI $61,575 Portsmouth, RI $62,024 Prudence Island, RI $61,896 Rockville, RI $62,166 Saunderstown, RI $61,930 Shannock, RI $62,004 Slatersville, RI $62,051 Slocum, RI $61,929

Tiverton, RI $62,212 Wakefield, RI $61,983 Kingston, RI $61,960 Narragansett, RI $62,000 Peace Dale, RI $61,976 Warren, RI $61,737 Warwick, RI $61,565 Westerly, RI $62,163

West Kingston, RI $61,979 West Warwick, RI $61,640 Wood River Junction, RI $62,067 Woonsocket, RI $62,054 North Smithfield, RI $61,913 Wyoming, RI $62,004 Providence, RI $61,468 Cranston, RI $61,476

North Providence, RI $61,483 East Providence, RI $61,472 Riverside, RI $61,492 Rumford, RI $61,483 Smithfield, RI $61,607 Johnston, RI $61,504

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

Understanding how a Laboratory 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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$55,371

Average $61,497/year

$67,722

$4,614

Average $5,125/month

$5,643

$1,065

Average $1,183/week

$1,302

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,722	$5,643	$1,302	$33
Average	$61,497	$5,125	$1,183	$30
25th Percentile	$55,371	$4,614	$1,065	$27

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