As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Lab Research Assistant in the United States is $28. While Salary.com is seeing that Lab Research Assistant salary in the US can go up to $33 or down to $22, but most earn between $25 and $31. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lab Research Assistant in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary | $22 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary | $25 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary | $28 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary | $31 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Lab Research Assistant Salary | $33 | US | October 01, 2026 |
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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