What are the main factors that influence a Construction Lab Technician's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Lab Technician?

The Transportation industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Lab Technician roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Lab Technician's salary?

A Construction Lab Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,532 for beginners, reaching about $62,947 at mid-level, and approach $63,518 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Lab Technician?

Construction Lab Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Lab Technician roles are District of Columbia $68,060, California $67,802, Massachusetts $66,898. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Lab Technician roles make?

Salaries for Construction Lab Technician level roles vary by specialization: Microbiologist Lab Technician: $87,899; Microbiology Lab Technician: $73,626; Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technician: $69,793; Sleep Lab Technician: $65,820; Biology Lab Technician: $64,336.

Construction Lab Technician Salary in Colorado

How much does a Construction Lab Technician make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Lab Technician in Colorado is $62,718 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Construction Lab Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,422
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,365 to $70,938
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,581

10% $50,581

50% (Median) $62,718

90% $78,422

Construction Lab Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,938	$5,911	$1,364	$34
Average	$62,718	$5,227	$1,206	$30
25th Percentile	$56,365	$4,697	$1,084	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Lab Technician Salaries

A Construction Lab Technician'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 Experience Level Affects Construction Lab Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Lab Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,532
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,234
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,947
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,289
Expert (over 8 years): $63,518

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Construction Lab Technician	less than 1 year	$60,532
Early Career Level Construction Lab Technician	1-2 years	$61,234
Mid-Level Level Construction Lab Technician	2-4 years	$62,947
Senior-Level Level Construction Lab Technician	5-8 years	$63,289
Expert Level Construction Lab Technician	over 8 years	$63,518

How Do Construction Lab Technician 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 Construction Lab Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,060.
California: $67,802.
Massachusetts: $66,898.

District of Columbia $68,060 California $67,802 Massachusetts $66,898 Washington $66,652 New Jersey $66,628 Alaska $66,542 Connecticut $65,694 New York $65,349

Hawaii $64,249 Rhode Island $63,733 Maryland $63,382 Minnesota $62,903 Colorado $62,718 Illinois $62,657 Oregon $62,423 Delaware $62,251

New Hampshire $62,143 Virginia $61,901 Pennsylvania $61,194 Nevada $60,837 North Dakota $60,721 Michigan $60,536 Wisconsin $60,469 Vermont $60,333

Texas $59,958 Maine $59,934 Arizona $59,897 Ohio $59,854 Georgia $59,288 Indiana $59,006 Wyoming $58,950 Utah $58,864

Iowa $58,827 Kansas $58,532 Louisiana $58,446 North Carolina $58,415 Missouri $58,403 Florida $58,163 Montana $58,034 Nebraska $57,911

Kentucky $57,844 South Carolina $57,598 Tennessee $57,444 Idaho $57,383 New Mexico $56,934 Oklahoma $56,836 Alabama $56,473 South Dakota $55,864

Arkansas $55,532 West Virginia $55,354 Mississippi $54,819

Top Paying Cities for Construction Lab Technician

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:

Glen Haven: $61,490
Hygiene: $63,627
Johnstown: $61,627

Glen Haven, CO $61,490

Hygiene, CO $63,627

Johnstown, CO $61,627

Laporte, CO $60,944

Livermore, CO $60,746

Loveland, CO $61,435

Lyons, CO $63,516

Masonville, CO $60,983

Mead, CO $62,327

Milliken, CO $61,542

Niwot, CO $64,127

Red Feather Lakes, CO $60,914

Severance, CO $61,032

Timnath, CO $60,953

Wellington, CO $60,612

Windsor, CO $61,041

Brighton, CO $62,554

Ault, CO $60,925

Briggsdale, CO $60,941

Carr, CO $59,893

Eastlake, CO $62,717

Eaton, CO $61,117

Evans, CO $61,428

Fort Lupton, CO $62,375

Galeton, CO $61,123

Gilcrest, CO $61,764

Gill, CO $61,223

Greeley, CO $61,277

Henderson, CO $62,651

Hudson, CO $62,170

Keenesburg, CO $61,870

Kersey, CO $61,231

La Salle, CO $61,657

Lucerne, CO $61,211

Nunn, CO $60,731

Orchard, CO $60,934

Pierce, CO $60,963

Ohio City, CO $61,590

Parlin, CO $61,301

Penrose, CO $60,765

Pitkin, CO $61,514

Poncha Springs, CO $61,097

Powderhorn, CO $61,173

Rockvale, CO $60,489

Sargents, CO $60,994

Twin Lakes, CO $63,008

Westcliffe, CO $60,523

Wetmore, CO $60,134

Durango, CO $61,344

Cahone, CO $61,193

Cortez, CO $61,147

Dolores, CO $61,293

Dove Creek, CO $61,132

Egnar, CO $61,166

Hesperus, CO $60,808

Lewis, CO $61,301

Mancos, CO $61,146

Marvel, CO $60,807

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $60,829

Pleasant View, CO $61,017

Rico, CO $61,308

Towaoc, CO $60,892

Yellow Jacket, CO $61,228

Montrose, CO $61,537

Austin, CO $61,617

Bedrock, CO $61,151

Cedaredge, CO $61,679

Cory, CO $61,602

Crawford, CO $61,427

Delta, CO $61,536

Eckert, CO $61,632

Hotchkiss, CO $61,594

Lazear, CO $61,548

Naturita, CO $61,275

Norwood, CO $61,299

Nucla, CO $61,369

Olathe, CO $61,468

Ophir, CO $61,365

Ouray, CO $61,356

Paonia, CO $61,877

Paradox, CO $61,185

Placerville, CO $61,309

Redvale, CO $61,328

Ridgway, CO $61,347

Silverton, CO $61,244

Somerset, CO $62,064

Telluride, CO $61,377

Grand Junction, CO $61,916

Platteville, CO $61,901

Roggen, CO $61,262

Weldona, CO $60,789

Wiggins, CO $61,115

Fort Morgan, CO $60,814

Log Lane Village, CO $61,013

Akron, CO $60,373

Amherst, CO $60,180

Atwood, CO $60,585

Brush, CO $60,580

Crook, CO $60,413

Eckley, CO $60,222

Fleming, CO $60,528

Grover, CO $60,480

Haxtun, CO $60,516

Hereford, CO $60,094

Hillrose, CO $60,640

Holyoke, CO $60,333

Idalia, CO $60,030

Iliff, CO $60,571

Julesburg, CO $60,327

Lindon, CO $60,114

Merino, CO $60,638

New Raymer, CO $60,624

Otis, CO $60,427

Ovid, CO $60,348

Padroni, CO $60,418

Paoli, CO $60,516

Peetz, CO $60,401

Sedgwick, CO $60,370

Snyder, CO $60,592

Sterling, CO $60,689

Stoneham, CO $60,627

Vernon, CO $60,087

Woodrow, CO $60,240

Wray, CO $60,207

Yuma, CO $60,409

Anton, CO $60,130

Arapahoe, CO $59,656

Arriba, CO $59,872

Bethune, CO $59,961

Burlington, CO $59,905

Calhan, CO $60,853

Cascade, CO $61,353

Cheyenne Wells, CO $59,743

Cope, CO $60,102

Cripple Creek, CO $61,238

Divide, CO $61,270

Flagler, CO $59,934

Florissant, CO $61,220

Fountain, CO $60,847

Genoa, CO $59,913

Green Mountain Falls, CO $61,338

Guffey, CO $61,155

Hugo, CO $59,546

Joes, CO $60,161

Karval, CO $59,200

Kirk, CO $60,111

Kit Carson, CO $59,668

Limon, CO $60,274

Lake George, CO $61,313

Manitou Springs, CO $61,353

Matheson, CO $60,230

Peyton, CO $61,140

Ramah, CO $59,841

Rush, CO $59,984

Seibert, CO $59,909

Simla, CO $60,504

Stratton, CO $59,968

U S A F Academy, CO $61,349

Victor, CO $61,210

Vona, CO $59,944

Wild Horse, CO $59,553

Woodland Park, CO $61,303

Yoder, CO $60,215

Colorado Springs, CO $61,354

Clifton, CO $61,877

Fruita, CO $61,723

Gateway, CO $61,289

Glade Park, CO $61,501

Loma, CO $61,745

Mack, CO $61,581

Palisade, CO $61,765

Whitewater, CO $61,496

Glenwood Springs, CO $62,512

Dinosaur, CO $61,480

Aspen, CO $63,683

Snowmass Village, CO $63,681

Avon, CO $63,109

Basalt, CO $63,481

Carbondale, CO $63,245

Collbran, CO $61,704

Craig, CO $62,157

De Beque, CO $61,697

Eagle, CO $62,851

Edwards, CO $62,986

Parachute, CO $62,018

Battlement Mesa, CO $61,961

Gypsum, CO $62,538

Hamilton, CO $62,422

Hayden, CO $62,246

Maybell, CO $61,557

Meeker, CO $62,428

Meredith, CO $63,272

Mesa, CO $61,674

Minturn, CO $62,917

Molina, CO $61,637

New Castle, CO $62,297

Rangely, CO $61,730

Red Cliff, CO $62,909

Rifle, CO $62,142

Silt, CO $62,117

Slater, CO $61,861

Snowmass, CO $63,553

Wolcott, CO $62,889

Woody Creek, CO $63,679

Vail, CO $63,187

Pueblo, CO $59,491

Colorado City, CO $59,898

Aguilar, CO $60,159

Arlington, CO $59,100

Avondale, CO $59,650

Beulah, CO $59,902

Boncarbo, CO $60,189

Boone, CO $59,843

Branson, CO $59,696

Campo, CO $59,475

Cheraw, CO $59,590

Crowley, CO $59,717

Eads, CO $59,632

Fort Lyon, CO $59,566

Fowler, CO $59,737

Gardner, CO $60,322

Granada, CO $59,766

Hartman, CO $59,880

Hasty, CO $59,697

Haswell, CO $59,344

Hoehne, CO $60,092

Holly, CO $59,692

Kim, CO $59,635

La Junta, CO $59,674

Lamar, CO $59,856

Las Animas, CO $59,641

La Veta, CO $60,427

Mc Clave, CO $59,706

Manzanola, CO $59,628

Model, CO $59,719

Olney Springs, CO $59,526

Ordway, CO $59,229

Pritchett, CO $59,638

Rocky Ford, CO $59,542

Rye, CO $59,990

Sheridan Lake, CO $59,655

Springfield, CO $59,760

Sugar City, CO $59,071

Swink, CO $59,614

Trinchera, CO $59,834

Trinidad, CO $60,094

Two Buttes, CO $59,757

Vilas, CO $59,748

Walsenburg, CO $60,108

Walsh, CO $59,685

Weston, CO $60,303

Wiley, CO $59,652

Alamosa, CO $60,886

Antonito, CO $60,847

Arboles, CO $60,970

Arvada, CO $62,719

Aurora, CO $62,676

Bayfield, CO $61,142

Broomfield, CO $62,994

Commerce City, CO $62,571

Dupont, CO $62,691

Eldorado Springs, CO $64,184

Lafayette, CO $63,615

Louisville, CO $63,693

Westminster, CO $62,690

Wheat Ridge, CO $62,687

Agate, CO $60,466

Bennett, CO $62,038

Byers, CO $61,297

Castle Rock, CO $61,569

Deer Trail, CO $60,893

Elbert, CO $61,180

Elizabeth, CO $61,695

Englewood, CO $62,676

Franktown, CO $61,528

Kiowa, CO $61,252

Larkspur, CO $61,369

Littleton, CO $62,614

Lone Tree, CO $62,448

Louviers, CO $62,362

Monument, CO $61,309

Palmer Lake, CO $61,315

Parker, CO $62,220

Sedalia, CO $61,600

Strasburg, CO $61,841

Watkins, CO $62,305

Denver, CO $62,669

Thornton, CO $62,718

Boulder, CO $64,494

Golden, CO $62,682

Alma, CO $62,329

Bailey, CO $62,188

Black Hawk, CO $63,308

Bond, CO $62,882

Breckenridge, CO $62,463

Buffalo Creek, CO $61,973

Burns, CO $62,479

Central City, CO $62,953

Clark, CO $61,887

Climax, CO $62,535

Coalmont, CO $61,780

Como, CO $61,569

Conifer, CO $62,350

Cowdrey, CO $61,530

Dillon, CO $62,425

Dumont, CO $62,728

Evergreen, CO $62,573

Empire, CO $62,442

Fairplay, CO $61,626

Fraser, CO $62,512

Frisco, CO $62,811

Georgetown, CO $62,395

Granby, CO $62,346

Grand Lake, CO $62,311

Grant, CO $61,868

Hartsel, CO $61,298

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $62,262

Idaho Springs, CO $62,622

Idledale, CO $62,618

Indian Hills, CO $62,586

Jamestown, CO $64,390

Jefferson, CO $61,739

Kittredge, CO $62,592

Kremmling, CO $62,256

Leadville, CO $62,458

Mc Coy, CO $62,469

Morrison, CO $62,572

Nederland, CO $63,804

Oak Creek, CO $62,358

Parshall, CO $62,626

Phippsburg, CO $62,419

Pine, CO $62,048

Pinecliffe, CO $64,104

Rand, CO $61,784

Rollinsville, CO $63,506

Shawnee, CO $62,033

Silver Plume, CO $62,131

Steamboat Springs, CO $62,241

Tabernash, CO $62,658

Toponas, CO $62,396

Walden, CO $61,692

Ward, CO $63,636

Winter Park, CO $62,739

Yampa, CO $62,480

Silverthorne, CO $62,757

Longmont, CO $63,379

Allenspark, CO $63,091

Estes Park, CO $62,144

Bellvue, CO $61,349

Berthoud, CO $62,101

Dacono, CO $62,825

Drake, CO $61,371

Erie, CO $63,106

Firestone, CO $62,669

Fort Collins, CO $60,911

Frederick, CO $62,671

Blanca, CO $60,670

Capulin, CO $60,982

Center, CO $60,932

Chama, CO $60,462

Chimney Rock, CO $60,996

Chromo, CO $60,587

Conejos, CO $60,810

Creede, CO $61,129

Crestone, CO $60,698

Del Norte, CO $60,996

Fort Garland, CO $60,534

San Luis, CO $60,288

Homelake, CO $60,939

Hooper, CO $60,737

Ignacio, CO $60,879

Jaroso, CO $60,421

La Jara, CO $60,907

Manassa, CO $60,846

Moffat, CO $60,778

Monte Vista, CO $60,975

Mosca, CO $60,660

Pagosa Springs, CO $60,991

Romeo, CO $61,025

Saguache, CO $60,988

Sanford, CO $60,683

San Pablo, CO $60,371

South Fork, CO $61,057

Villa Grove, CO $60,860

Salida, CO $61,099

Almont, CO $62,672

Buena Vista, CO $62,576

Canon City, CO $60,827

Cimarron, CO $61,238

Coal Creek, CO $60,466

Coaldale, CO $60,950

Cotopaxi, CO $60,779

Crested Butte, CO $63,002

Florence, CO $60,371

Monarch, CO $61,227

Granite, CO $62,146

Gunnison, CO $61,285

Hillside, CO $60,756

Howard, CO $61,060

Lake City, CO $61,234

Nathrop, CO $61,283

Construction Lab Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Lab Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Transportation and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Construction Lab Technician positions in Telecom or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Construction Lab Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Construction Lab Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Transportation	$94,078	$45.0	50%
Software & Networking	$90,942	$44.0	45%
MFG Durable	$87,806	$42.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$84,670	$41.0	35%
Internet	$81,534	$39.0	30%

Construction Lab Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Lab Technician'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.

$56,365

Average $62,718/year

$70,938

$4,697

Average $5,227/month

$5,911

$1,084

Average $1,206/week

$1,364

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,938	$5,911	$1,364	$34
Average	$62,718	$5,227	$1,206	$30
25th Percentile	$56,365	$4,697	$1,084	$27

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