How much does a Drug Tester make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drug Tester in Philadelphia, PA is $71,947. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,593 to $79,892, with most professionals earning between $57,898 and $87,126.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drug Tester Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $57,898 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $64,593 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $71,947 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $79,892 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $87,126 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
25% $64,593 10% $57,898 90% $87,126 75% $79,892 $71,947 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drug Tester in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Drug Tester ranges from $64,593 to $79,892 with the average base salary of $71,947. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,732 to $80,475 with the average total cash compensation of $71,947.

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