Laboratory Tech Support Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist in the United States is $85,948 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,514
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,278 to $96,713
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,294
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Laboratory Tech Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $96,713 $8,059 $1,860 $46
Average $85,948 $7,162 $1,653 $41
25th Percentile $78,278 $6,523 $1,505 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Tech Support Specialist Salaries

A Laboratory Tech Support Specialist'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 Tech Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist'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): $52,487
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,148
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,157
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,592
  • Expert (over 8 years): $99,823
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Laboratory Tech Support Specialist$52,487
Laborator... Level Laboratory Tech Support Specialist$72,148
Laborator... Level Laboratory Tech Support Specialist$85,157
Laborator... Level Laboratory Tech Support Specialist$84,592
Laborator... Level Laboratory Tech Support Specialist$99,823
$52,487 0 yr
$72,148 < 2 yrs
$85,157 2-4 yrs
$84,592 5-8 yrs
$99,823 > 8 yrs
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How Do Laboratory Tech Support Specialist 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 Tech Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,162.
  • California: $94,801.
  • Massachusetts: $93,538.

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Tech Support Specialists

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: $108,407
  • San Francisco: $107,220
  • Oakland: $104,960

What Skills Can Increase a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Active Learning (Mentioned in 4.18% Job Postings): Embracing new knowledge, skills, and industry conventions on a continuing basis.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 3.58% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Active Learning 4.18%
Calibration 3.58%
Purchasing 1.79%
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 Laboratory Tech Support Specialist's salary.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 69%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 54%.
  • Honesty and Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Authenticity
$145,253
69%
Insight
$132,360
54%
Honesty and Integrity
$110,873
29%
Drug Discovery
$104,857
22%
Container
$102,278
19%
Commitment
$97,981
14%
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Laboratory Tech Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Tech Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Tech Support Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Tech Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$104,857$50.022%
Energy & Utilities$98,841$48.015%
Pharmaceuticals$98,841$48.015%
Aerospace & Defense$94,543$45.010%
Financial Services$94,543$45.010%

Laboratory Tech Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Laboratory Tech Support Specialist

Salaries for a Laboratory Tech Support Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,791 in 2023 to around $57,873 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Laboratory Tech Support Specialist salary trends, .

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