What are the main factors that influence a Lab Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lab Associate's salary?

A Lab Associate's salary grows with experience: a Lab Associate (0-2 years)earns $59,411, a Laboratory Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $71,802, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $89,960, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $111,457,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Associate?

Lab Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Associate roles are District of Columbia $62,925, California $62,686, Massachusetts $61,851. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Associate roles make?

Salaries for Lab Associate level roles vary by specialization: Cath Lab Nurse: $96,601; Lab Research Associate: $86,791; Cardiovascular Technologist (Catheterization Lab): $84,600; Quality Lab Associate: $70,883; Cardiac Cath Lab Technician: $70,000.

Lab Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lab Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Associate in Rhode Island is $58,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,261
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,915 to $64,335
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,533

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Lab Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,335	$5,361	$1,237	$31
Average	$58,924	$4,910	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$51,915	$4,326	$998	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Associate Salaries

A Lab Associate'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 Lab Associate 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 Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,925.
California: $62,686.
Massachusetts: $61,851.

District of Columbia $62,925 California $62,686 Massachusetts $61,851 Washington $61,623 New Jersey $61,601 Alaska $61,521 Connecticut $60,737 New York $60,418

Hawaii $59,401 Rhode Island $58,924 Maryland $58,600 Minnesota $58,156 Colorado $57,986 Illinois $57,929 Oregon $57,713 Delaware $57,554

New Hampshire $57,454 Virginia $57,230 Pennsylvania $56,577 Nevada $56,247 North Dakota $56,139 Michigan $55,968 Wisconsin $55,906 Vermont $55,781

Texas $55,434 Maine $55,411 Arizona $55,377 Ohio $55,338 Georgia $54,815 Indiana $54,553 Wyoming $54,502 Utah $54,423

Iowa $54,389 Kansas $54,116 Louisiana $54,036 North Carolina $54,008 Missouri $53,996 Florida $53,775 Montana $53,655 Nebraska $53,542

Kentucky $53,479 South Carolina $53,252 Tennessee $53,110 Idaho $53,053 New Mexico $52,638 Oklahoma $52,547 Alabama $52,212 South Dakota $51,649

Arkansas $51,342 West Virginia $51,177 Mississippi $50,683

Top Paying Cities for Lab Associates

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: $59,890
Albion: $58,895
Ashaway: $60,117

Adamsville, RI $59,890 Albion, RI $58,895 Ashaway, RI $60,117 Barrington, RI $58,895 Block Island, RI $59,805 Bradford, RI $60,077 Bristol, RI $58,838 Carolina, RI $59,589

Charlestown, RI $59,651 Chepachet, RI $58,782 Clayville, RI $58,838 Coventry, RI $58,782 West Greenwich, RI $58,742 East Greenwich, RI $58,821 Exeter, RI $60,077 Fiskeville, RI $58,895

Forestdale, RI $58,838 Foster, RI $58,742 Glendale, RI $58,742 Greene, RI $59,401 Greenville, RI $58,895 Harmony, RI $58,878 Harrisville, RI $58,782 Hope, RI $58,895

Hope Valley, RI $60,117 Hopkinton, RI $60,134 Jamestown, RI $59,532 Kenyon, RI $60,060 Little Compton, RI $59,867 Manville, RI $58,895 Mapleville, RI $58,742 Newport, RI $59,543

Middletown, RI $59,793 North Kingstown, RI $58,725 North Scituate, RI $58,878 Oakland, RI $58,799 Pascoag, RI $58,765 Pawtucket, RI $58,895 Central Falls, RI $58,895 Cumberland, RI $58,895

Lincoln, RI $58,895 Portsmouth, RI $59,305 Prudence Island, RI $58,782 Rockville, RI $60,134 Saunderstown, RI $59,566 Shannock, RI $60,043 Slatersville, RI $58,838 Slocum, RI $59,566

Tiverton, RI $59,907 Wakefield, RI $59,503 Kingston, RI $59,515 Narragansett, RI $59,526 Peace Dale, RI $59,503 Warren, RI $58,878 Warwick, RI $58,895 Westerly, RI $60,151

West Kingston, RI $59,549 West Warwick, RI $58,895 Wood River Junction, RI $60,077 Woonsocket, RI $58,838 North Smithfield, RI $58,878 Wyoming, RI $60,060 Providence, RI $58,895 Cranston, RI $58,895

North Providence, RI $58,895 East Providence, RI $58,895 Riverside, RI $58,895 Rumford, RI $58,895 Smithfield, RI $58,895 Johnston, RI $58,895

Lab Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Associate'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 February 01, 2026

$51,915

Average $58,924/year

$64,335

$4,326

Average $4,910/month

$5,361

$998

Average $1,133/week

$1,237

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,335	$5,361	$1,237	$31
Average	$58,924	$4,910	$1,133	$28
25th Percentile	$51,915	$4,326	$998	$25

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