As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Drug Tester in the United States is $31. While Salary.com is seeing that Drug Tester salary in the US can go up to $45 or down to $23, but most earn between $27 and $39. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drug Tester in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Drug Tester Salary | $23 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Drug Tester Salary | $27 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Drug Tester Salary | $31 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Drug Tester Salary | $39 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Drug Tester Salary | $45 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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