Senior Laboratory Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Laboratory Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Laboratory Technician in the United States is $72,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,850
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,158 to $80,654
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,246
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Senior Laboratory Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,654 $6,721 $1,551 $39
Average $72,750 $6,062 $1,399 $35
25th Percentile $65,158 $5,430 $1,253 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Laboratory Technician Salaries

A Senior Laboratory 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Laboratory Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Laboratory 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): $46,172
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,370
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,277
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,502
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,044
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Senior Laboratory Technician$46,172
Laborator... Level Senior Laboratory Technician$53,370
Senior La... Level Senior Laboratory Technician$73,277
Laborator... Level Senior Laboratory Technician$86,502
Laborator... Level Senior Laboratory Technician$86,044
$46,172 0 yr
$53,370 < 2 yrs
$73,277 2-4 yrs
$86,502 5-8 yrs
$86,044 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Laboratory 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: $91,759
  • San Francisco: $90,857
  • Oakland: $88,842

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Laboratory Technician'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 Senior Laboratory Technician'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
$77,115
6%
Process Improvement
$77,115
6%
Flexibility
$76,387
5%
Organizational Skills
$76,387
5%
Quality Control
$75,660
4%
Microbiology
$74,932
3%
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Senior Laboratory Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Laboratory 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Laboratory Technician

Salaries for a Senior Laboratory Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,663 in 2023 to around $49,282 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Laboratory Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Laboratory Technician Over Time

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