Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Salary in the United States

How much does a Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory in the United States is $47,932 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,332
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,946 to $53,899
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,405
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
Recruit with AI
Smart Recruiting
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $42,946 10% $38,405 90% $59,332 75% $53,899 $47,932 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,899 $4,492 $1,037 $26
Average $47,932 $3,994 $922 $23
25th Percentile $42,946 $3,579 $826 $21
Check out Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Job Openings in the United States
Specimen Processing Automation Specialist

Labcorp - Dublin, OH

Specimen Processing Automation Specialist Team Lead

Labcorp - Dublin, OH

Illinois Licensed Funeral Director Embalmer Rock

McDonald Funeral Home, Inc - ROCK FALLS, IL

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

North Arrow ABA - PETOSKEY, MI

Search More Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Salaries

A Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory'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 Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory 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 Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratories. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,071.
  • California: $52,869.
  • Massachusetts: $52,165.

Top Paying Cities for Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratories

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: $60,457
  • San Francisco: $59,863
  • Oakland: $58,535

What Skills Can Increase a Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.62% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Hematology (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.62%
Hematology 3.33%
Quality Assurance 1.92%
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 Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Chemistry: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $50,329
5%
Coordination
 $49,850
4%
Chemistry
 $49,370
3%
Clinical Laboratory Science
 $49,370
3%
Consulting
 $49,370
3%
Hematology
 $48,891
2%
Get Latest Data

Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on April 01, 2026
$42,946
Average $47,932/year
$53,899
$3,579
Average $3,994/month
$4,492
$826
Average $922/week
$1,037
$21
Average $23/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $53,899 $4,492 $1,037 $26
Average $47,932 $3,994 $922 $23
25th Percentile $42,946 $3,579 $826 $21

Salaries of jobs related to Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory

Salary Trends for Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory

Salaries for a Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,308 in 2023 to around $51,055 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$51,308
2024
$51,441
2025
$51,055
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $51,308
2024 $51,441
2025 $51,055
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory

Here are companies hiring for Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst