Lab Support Technician II Salary in the United States

How much does a Lab Support Technician II make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Support Technician II in the United States is $74,086 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Lab Support Technician II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,648
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,001 to $82,755
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,551
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Lab Support Technician II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $82,755 $6,896 $1,591 $40
Average $74,086 $6,174 $1,425 $36
25th Percentile $67,001 $5,583 $1,288 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Lab Support Technician II Salaries

A Lab Support Technician II'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 Lab Support Technician II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lab Support Technician II'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): $46,280
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,494
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,448
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,705
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,245
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Lab Support Technician II$46,280
Laborator... Level Lab Support Technician II$53,494
Lab Suppo... Level Lab Support Technician II$73,448
Laborator... Level Lab Support Technician II$86,705
Laborator... Level Lab Support Technician II$86,245
$46,280 0 yr
$53,494 < 2 yrs
$73,448 2-4 yrs
$86,705 5-8 yrs
$86,245 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lab Support Technician II 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 Lab Support Technician IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $82,028.
  • California: $81,717.
  • Massachusetts: $80,627.

Top Paying Cities for Lab Support Technician IIs

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: $93,444
  • San Francisco: $92,526
  • Oakland: $90,473

What Skills Can Increase a Lab Support Technician II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.32% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 3.27% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
  • Medical Laboratory (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Testing and analyzing medical and clinical specimens to help in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 8.32%
SOP 3.27%
Medical Laboratory 2.04%
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 Lab Support Technician II's salary.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Standard Operating Procedures
$78,531
6%
Process Improvement
$78,531
6%
Flexibility
$77,790
5%
Organizational Skills
$77,790
5%
Quality Control
$77,049
4%
Microbiology
$76,308
3%
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Lab Support Technician II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Support Technician II'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lab Support Technician II

Salaries for a Lab Support Technician II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,779 in 2023 to around $49,398 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lab Support Technician II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Lab Support Technician II Over Time

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$49,779
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$49,914
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2024 $49,914
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