Sample Prep Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Sample Prep Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sample Prep Technician in the United States is $40,845 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, a Sample Prep Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,803
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,690 to $43,964
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,817
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Sample Prep Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $43,964 $3,664 $845 $21
Average $40,845 $3,404 $785 $20
25th Percentile $37,690 $3,141 $725 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Sample Prep Technician Salaries

A Sample Prep Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Sample Prep Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sample Prep Technician'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): $40,538
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,977
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,914
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,714
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,814
Levels Salary
Entry Level Sample Prep Technician$40,538
Intermediate Level Sample Prep Technician$40,977
Senior Level Sample Prep Technician$41,914
Specialist Level Sample Prep Technician$42,714
Expert Level Sample Prep Technician$42,814
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$41,914 2-4 yrs
$42,714 5-8 yrs
$42,814 > 8 yrs
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How Do Sample Prep Technician 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 Sample Prep Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,224.
  • California: $45,052.
  • Massachusetts: $44,452.

Top Paying Cities for Sample Prep Technicians

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: $51,518
  • San Francisco: $51,012
  • Oakland: $49,880

What Skills Can Increase a Sample Prep Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.88% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 4.02% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Specimen Processing (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): A specimen processor receives and processes specimens such as blood and urine samples in a laboratory, captures data and handles client and healthcare practitioner inquiries
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Customer Service 5.88%
Pediatric 4.02%
Specimen Processing 2.46%
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 Sample Prep Technician's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
 $46,564
14%
Coordination
 $43,704
7%
Scheduling
 $43,704
7%
Problem Solving
 $43,296
6%
Long Term Care
 $42,887
5%
Collaboration
 $42,887
5%
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How Education impacts a Sample Prep Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sample Prep Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Sample Prep Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,262 and $40,561).

Sample Prep Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Sample Prep Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 79.8%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 6.9%
Masters 0.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Sample Prep Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sample Prep Technician'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.

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$37,690
Average $40,845/year
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Average $3,404/month
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Average $785/week
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Average $20/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $43,964 $3,664 $845 $21
Average $40,845 $3,404 $785 $20
25th Percentile $37,690 $3,141 $725 $18

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Salary Trends for Sample Prep Technician

Salaries for a Sample Prep Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $61,985 in 2023 to around $61,870 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sample Prep Technician salary trends, .

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