Hourly Wage for Microbiology Lab Technician Salary in the United States

Microbiology Lab Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Microbiology Lab Technician make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Microbiology Lab Technician in the United States is $35. While Salary.com is seeing that Microbiology Lab Technician salary in the US can go up to $42 or down to $31, but most earn between $33 and $39. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Microbiology Lab Technician in the United States.

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Microbiology Lab Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $31 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $33 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $35 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $39 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Microbiology Lab Technician Salary $42 US May 01, 2026
25% $33 10% $31 90% $42 75% $39 $35 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Microbiology Lab Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Microbiology Lab Technician ranges from $33 to $39 with the average hourly pay of $35. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $29 to $35 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $32.

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