How much does a Drug Tester make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drug Tester in Sacramento, CA is $64,963. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,830 to $73,821, with most professionals earning between $45,604 and $81,886.

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 $45,604 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $54,830 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $64,963 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $73,821 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drug Tester Salary $81,886 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $54,830 10% $45,604 90% $81,886 75% $73,821 $64,963 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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