How much does a Drug Tester make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drug Tester in the United States is $68,131. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,167 to $75,656, with most professionals earning between $54,827 and $82,506.

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Drug Tester Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $54,827 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $61,167 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $68,131 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $75,656 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $82,506 US March 01, 2025
25% $61,167 10% $54,827 90% $82,506 75% $75,656 $68,131 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Drug Tester

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Drug Safety/Medical Information Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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68131
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drug Tester in the United States. The base salary for Drug Tester ranges from $61,167 to $75,656 with the average base salary of $68,131. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,299 to $76,207 with the average total cash compensation of $68,131.

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