What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Laboratory Specialist's salary?

A Laboratory Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $58,982, a Laboratory Specialist (2-4 years)earns $71,296, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $89,338, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $110,690,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Specialist?

Laboratory Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Specialist roles are District of Columbia $76,620, California $76,330, Massachusetts $75,312. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Expert Laboratory Assistant: $108,700; Laboratory Assistant IV: $108,696; Laboratory Tech Support Specialist: $85,926; Laboratory Support Specialist: $72,788; Laboratory Operations Specialist: $70,466.

Laboratory Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Laboratory Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Specialist in Rhode Island is $71,748 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Laboratory Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,493
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,204 to $77,896
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,514

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Laboratory Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,896	$6,491	$1,498	$37
Average	$71,748	$5,979	$1,380	$34
25th Percentile	$62,204	$5,184	$1,196	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Specialist Salaries

A Laboratory Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Laboratory Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Laboratory Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,620.
California: $76,330.
Massachusetts: $75,312.

District of Columbia $76,620 California $76,330 Massachusetts $75,312 Washington $75,036 New Jersey $75,008 Alaska $74,911 Connecticut $73,956 New York $73,568

Hawaii $72,330 Rhode Island $71,748 Maryland $71,354 Minnesota $70,814 Colorado $70,607 Illinois $70,537 Oregon $70,274 Delaware $70,081

New Hampshire $69,959 Virginia $69,686 Pennsylvania $68,890 Nevada $68,489 North Dakota $68,358 Michigan $68,150 Wisconsin $68,074 Vermont $67,922

Texas $67,499 Maine $67,472 Arizona $67,430 Ohio $67,382 Georgia $66,745 Indiana $66,427 Wyoming $66,365 Utah $66,268

Iowa $66,226 Kansas $65,894 Louisiana $65,797 North Carolina $65,762 Missouri $65,749 Florida $65,479 Montana $65,333 Nebraska $65,195

Kentucky $65,119 South Carolina $64,842 Tennessee $64,669 Idaho $64,600 New Mexico $64,095 Oklahoma $63,984 Alabama $63,576 South Dakota $62,891

Arkansas $62,517 West Virginia $62,316 Mississippi $61,714

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $72,645
Albion: $72,031
Ashaway: $72,508

Adamsville, RI $72,645 Albion, RI $72,031 Ashaway, RI $72,508 Barrington, RI $71,842 Block Island, RI $72,242 Bradford, RI $72,464 Bristol, RI $72,119 Carolina, RI $72,344

Charlestown, RI $72,371 Chepachet, RI $72,227 Clayville, RI $72,025 Coventry, RI $72,029 West Greenwich, RI $72,227 East Greenwich, RI $71,980 Exeter, RI $72,207 Fiskeville, RI $71,840

Forestdale, RI $72,394 Foster, RI $72,189 Glendale, RI $72,400 Greene, RI $72,283 Greenville, RI $71,868 Harmony, RI $71,961 Harrisville, RI $72,368 Hope, RI $71,885

Hope Valley, RI $72,444 Hopkinton, RI $72,539 Jamestown, RI $72,297 Kenyon, RI $72,335 Little Compton, RI $72,634 Manville, RI $72,126 Mapleville, RI $72,240 Newport, RI $72,370

Middletown, RI $72,402 North Kingstown, RI $72,104 North Scituate, RI $71,962 Oakland, RI $72,319 Pascoag, RI $72,416 Pawtucket, RI $71,735 Central Falls, RI $71,766 Cumberland, RI $72,174

Lincoln, RI $71,838 Portsmouth, RI $72,362 Prudence Island, RI $72,213 Rockville, RI $72,528 Saunderstown, RI $72,254 Shannock, RI $72,339 Slatersville, RI $72,395 Slocum, RI $72,252

Tiverton, RI $72,582 Wakefield, RI $72,315 Kingston, RI $72,288 Narragansett, RI $72,335 Peace Dale, RI $72,306 Warren, RI $72,027 Warwick, RI $71,827 Westerly, RI $72,525

West Kingston, RI $72,310 West Warwick, RI $71,915 Wood River Junction, RI $72,413 Woonsocket, RI $72,398 North Smithfield, RI $72,234 Wyoming, RI $72,339 Providence, RI $71,714 Cranston, RI $71,724

North Providence, RI $71,732 East Providence, RI $71,719 Riverside, RI $71,742 Rumford, RI $71,731 Smithfield, RI $71,876 Johnston, RI $71,756

Laboratory Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$62,204

Average $71,748/year

$77,896

$5,184

Average $5,979/month

$6,491

$1,196

Average $1,380/week

$1,498

$30

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,896	$6,491	$1,498	$37
Average	$71,748	$5,979	$1,380	$34
25th Percentile	$62,204	$5,184	$1,196	$30

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