What are the main factors that influence a Forensic Lab Tech'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 Forensic Lab Tech?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Forensic Lab Tech roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Forensic Lab Tech's salary?

A Forensic Lab Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $37,328 for beginners, reaching about $95,394 at mid-level, and approach $163,752 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Forensic Lab Tech?

Forensic Lab Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensic Lab Tech roles are District of Columbia $43,611, California $43,446, Massachusetts $42,867. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forensic Lab Tech roles make?

Salaries for Forensic Lab Tech level roles vary by specialization: Forensic Computer Lab Manager: $85,998; Cath Lab Tech: $84,451; Qc Lab Tech: $69,904; Lab Tech: $68,837; Lab Tech Assistant: $67,406.

Forensic Lab Tech Salary in Georgia

How much does a Forensic Lab Tech make in Georgia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Lab Tech in Georgia is $37,991 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,069
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,539 to $41,172
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,307

10% $33,307

50% (Median) $37,991

90% $44,069

Forensic Lab Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,172	$3,431	$792	$20
Average	$37,991	$3,166	$731	$18
25th Percentile	$35,539	$2,962	$683	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Lab Tech Salaries

A Forensic Lab Tech'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 Forensic Lab Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forensic Lab Tech'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): $37,328
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,207
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,394
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,466
Expert (over 8 years): $163,752

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Forensic Lab Tech	less than 1 year	$37,328
Patient Accounts Supervisor	1-2 years	$71,207
Patient Accounts Manager	2-4 years	$95,394
Patient Accounts Senior Manager	5-8 years	$122,466
Patient Accounts Director	over 8 years	$163,752

How Do Forensic Lab Tech 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 Forensic Lab Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,611.
California: $43,446.
Massachusetts: $42,867.

District of Columbia $43,611 California $43,446 Massachusetts $42,867 Washington $42,709 New Jersey $42,694 Alaska $42,638 Connecticut $42,095 New York $41,874

Hawaii $41,169 Rhode Island $40,838 Maryland $40,614 Minnesota $40,307 Colorado $40,188 Illinois $40,149 Oregon $39,999 Delaware $39,889

New Hampshire $39,820 Virginia $39,665 Pennsylvania $39,212 Nevada $38,983 North Dakota $38,908 Michigan $38,790 Wisconsin $38,747 Vermont $38,660

Texas $38,420 Maine $38,404 Arizona $38,381 Ohio $38,353 Georgia $37,991 Indiana $37,809 Wyoming $37,774 Utah $37,719

Iowa $37,695 Kansas $37,506 Louisiana $37,451 North Carolina $37,431 Missouri $37,423 Florida $37,270 Montana $37,187 Nebraska $37,108

Kentucky $37,065 South Carolina $36,907 Tennessee $36,809 Idaho $36,770 New Mexico $36,482 Oklahoma $36,419 Alabama $36,187 South Dakota $35,797

Arkansas $35,584 West Virginia $35,470 Mississippi $35,127

Top Paying Cities for Forensic Lab Tech

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:

Attapulgus: $35,228
Kennesaw: $37,991
Kingston: $36,227

Attapulgus, GA $35,228

Kennesaw, GA $37,991

Kingston, GA $36,227

Lebanon, GA $37,573

Lindale, GA $35,975

Marble Hill, GA $36,489

Mount Berry, GA $35,764

Mount Zion, GA $36,554

Nelson, GA $37,010

Rockmart, GA $36,998

Rome, GA $35,883

Roopville, GA $36,208

Rydal, GA $36,397

Shannon, GA $35,845

Silver Creek, GA $36,142

Talking Rock, GA $36,019

Tallapoosa, GA $36,207

Tate, GA $36,642

Taylorsville, GA $37,029

Temple, GA $37,229

Villa Rica, GA $37,503

Waco, GA $36,319

Waleska, GA $36,785

White, GA $36,898

Whitesburg, GA $37,273

Winston, GA $37,637

Woodstock, GA $37,859

Barnesville, GA $35,700

Brooks, GA $36,870

Concord, GA $35,935

Experiment, GA $36,955

Fairburn, GA $38,136

Fayetteville, GA $38,068

Flovilla, GA $35,885

Franklin, GA $35,886

Gay, GA $36,047

Glenn, GA $35,887

Grantville, GA $36,230

Greenville, GA $35,690

Griffin, GA $37,070

Hampton, GA $37,659

Haralson, GA $36,710

Hogansville, GA $35,832

Jackson, GA $36,347

Jenkinsburg, GA $36,725

Jonesboro, GA $38,212

Lagrange, GA $35,504

Manor, GA $34,983

Mershon, GA $34,972

Millwood, GA $34,974

Nahunta, GA $35,346

Nicholls, GA $35,015

Odum, GA $35,109

Offerman, GA $35,108

Patterson, GA $35,005

Saint Marys, GA $36,323

Screven, GA $34,997

Sea Island, GA $35,276

Saint George, GA $36,432

Surrency, GA $34,950

Waresboro, GA $35,107

Waverly, GA $35,606

Waynesville, GA $35,408

West Green, GA $34,987

White Oak, GA $35,680

Woodbine, GA $36,041

Valdosta, GA $35,129

Adel, GA $35,056

Alapaha, GA $34,984

Argyle, GA $35,099

Axson, GA $34,991

Barney, GA $35,003

Boston, GA $35,170

Cecil, GA $35,109

Dixie, GA $35,050

Du Pont, GA $34,934

Fargo, GA $35,115

Hahira, GA $35,076

Homerville, GA $35,014

Lakeland, GA $35,033

Lake Park, GA $35,078

Lenox, GA $34,984

Morven, GA $35,042

Nashville, GA $35,030

Naylor, GA $35,008

Pearson, GA $35,006

Quitman, GA $35,074

Ray City, GA $35,065

Sparks, GA $35,035

Statenville, GA $35,073

Stockton, GA $35,008

Willacoochee, GA $35,011

Moody A F B, GA $35,086

Albany, GA $34,646

Americus, GA $35,012

Andersonville, GA $35,000

Arabi, GA $34,839

Ashburn, GA $34,825

Baconton, GA $34,700

Barwick, GA $35,081

Berlin, GA $35,099

Locust Grove, GA $37,067

Bainbridge, GA $35,033

Blakely, GA $34,370

Bluffton, GA $34,711

Brinson, GA $34,956

Bronwood, GA $34,750

Cairo, GA $35,072

Calvary, GA $35,249

Cedar Springs, GA $34,183

Climax, GA $35,123

Coleman, GA $34,825

Colquitt, GA $34,906

Cuthbert, GA $34,888

Damascus, GA $34,770

Dawson, GA $34,760

Donalsonville, GA $34,877

Edison, GA $34,798

Fort Gaines, GA $34,696

Fowlstown, GA $35,212

Georgetown, GA $34,820

Iron City, GA $34,886

Jakin, GA $34,275

Leary, GA $34,726

Morgan, GA $34,737

Morris, GA $34,800

Newton, GA $34,799

Parrott, GA $34,880

Sasser, GA $34,705

Shellman, GA $34,847

Whigham, GA $35,106

Lovejoy, GA $37,812

Luthersville, GA $36,183

Mcdonough, GA $37,512

Meansville, GA $35,606

Milner, GA $36,010

Molena, GA $35,562

Moreland, GA $36,593

Morrow, GA $38,454

Newnan, GA $36,855

Orchard Hill, GA $36,207

Palmetto, GA $37,817

Peachtree City, GA $37,651

Red Oak, GA $38,479

Rex, GA $38,383

Riverdale, GA $38,357

Sargent, GA $36,985

Senoia, GA $36,879

Sharpsburg, GA $37,307

Stockbridge, GA $38,146

Sunny Side, GA $37,349

The Rock, GA $35,608

Thomaston, GA $35,425

Conley, GA $38,570

Turin, GA $37,098

Tyrone, GA $37,892

Union City, GA $38,268

Williamson, GA $36,317

Woodbury, GA $35,587

Ellenwood, GA $38,538

Zebulon, GA $35,933

Forest Park, GA $38,566

Stapleton, GA $35,801

Thomson, GA $35,856

Warrenton, GA $35,526

Waynesboro, GA $35,965

Wrens, GA $35,892

Augusta, GA $36,450

Abbeville, GA $35,029

North Metro, GA $38,074

Millen, GA $35,411

Mount Vernon, GA $34,978

Newington, GA $35,661

Norristown, GA $34,875

Nunez, GA $34,867

Oliver, GA $35,741

Portal, GA $35,145

Pulaski, GA $35,325

Adrian, GA $34,887

Allentown, GA $35,179

Bolingbroke, GA $35,314

Bonaire, GA $35,241

Butler, GA $35,116

Byromville, GA $35,015

Byron, GA $35,262

Cadwell, GA $35,012

Cordele, GA $35,010

Chauncey, GA $34,992

Chester, GA $35,130

Clinchfield, GA $35,118

Cochran, GA $35,170

Culloden, GA $35,398

Danville, GA $35,187

Davisboro, GA $35,212

Dexter, GA $35,112

Dry Branch, GA $35,259

Dublin, GA $35,143

Dudley, GA $35,126

Eastman, GA $35,074

Eatonton, GA $35,664

Elko, GA $35,112

East Dublin, GA $35,073

Centerville, GA $35,264

Forsyth, GA $35,513

Fort Valley, GA $35,207

Gordon, GA $35,240

Gray, GA $35,304

Haddock, GA $35,344

Hardwick, GA $35,186

Harrison, GA $35,009

Hawkinsville, GA $35,115

Helena, GA $35,030

Hillsboro, GA $35,427

Howard, GA $35,011

Ideal, GA $35,043

Irwinton, GA $35,189

Jeffersonville, GA $35,238

Jewell, GA $35,238

Juliette, GA $35,389

Kathleen, GA $35,220

Kite, GA $34,878

Knoxville, GA $35,229

Lilly, GA $35,112

Lizella, GA $35,299

Mc Intyre, GA $35,201

Mc Rae, GA $35,023

Marshallville, GA $35,146

Mauk, GA $34,979

Milledgeville, GA $35,202

Milan, GA $34,995

Montezuma, GA $35,077

Monticello, GA $35,782

Montrose, GA $35,161

Musella, GA $35,336

Oconee, GA $35,226

Oglethorpe, GA $35,080

Perry, GA $35,219

Pinehurst, GA $35,021

Pineview, GA $35,032

Pitts, GA $34,992

Rentz, GA $35,075

Reynolds, GA $35,129

Rhine, GA $34,980

Roberta, GA $35,329

Rochelle, GA $35,008

Rupert, GA $34,978

Sandersville, GA $35,215

Scotland, GA $35,074

Seville, GA $35,148

Shady Dale, GA $35,989

Smarr, GA $35,364

Sparta, GA $35,253

Warner Robins, GA $35,253

Comer, GA $35,288

Crawford, GA $35,391

Tennille, GA $35,123

Toomsboro, GA $35,121

Unadilla, GA $35,098

Vienna, GA $35,028

Warthen, GA $35,115

Wrightsville, GA $34,997

Yatesville, GA $35,475

Reidsville, GA $35,209

Rockledge, GA $34,934

Rocky Ford, GA $35,186

Sardis, GA $35,736

Soperton, GA $34,930

Statesboro, GA $35,529

Stillmore, GA $34,940

Sylvania, GA $35,251

Tarrytown, GA $34,913

Twin City, GA $34,891

Uvalda, GA $34,980

Vidalia, GA $35,007

Wadley, GA $35,222

Gainesville, GA $36,657

Chestnut Mountain, GA $37,038

Alto, GA $35,796

Baldwin, GA $35,589

Blairsville, GA $35,344

Blue Ridge, GA $35,480

Buford, GA $37,496

Bowersville, GA $35,684

Braselton, GA $37,041

Canon, GA $35,656

Carnesville, GA $35,527

Cherry Log, GA $35,471

Clarkesville, GA $35,412

Clayton, GA $35,513

Clermont, GA $36,129

Cleveland, GA $35,736

Commerce, GA $36,034

Cornelia, GA $35,701

Dahlonega, GA $36,103

Dawsonville, GA $36,622

Demorest, GA $35,546

Ellijay, GA $35,713

Dillard, GA $35,540

Eastanollee, GA $35,659

East Ellijay, GA $35,710

Epworth, GA $35,480

Flowery Branch, GA $37,180

Gillsville, GA $36,266

Habersham, GA $35,515

Helen, GA $35,289

Hiawassee, GA $35,305

Homer, GA $35,653

Hoschton, GA $37,032

Jefferson, GA $36,450

Lakemont, GA $35,466

Lavonia, GA $35,699

Lula, GA $36,098

Mc Caysville, GA $35,534

Martin, GA $35,680

Maysville, GA $36,128

Mineral Bluff, GA $35,416

Morganton, GA $35,386

Mountain City, GA $35,598

Mount Airy, GA $35,525

Murrayville, GA $36,353

Nicholson, GA $36,017

Oakwood, GA $37,018

Pendergrass, GA $36,553

Rabun Gap, GA $35,488

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $35,347

Suches, GA $35,466

Tallulah Falls, GA $35,584

Talmo, GA $36,580

Tiger, GA $35,496

Toccoa, GA $35,632

Turnerville, GA $35,560

Wiley, GA $35,597

Young Harris, GA $35,330

Toccoa Falls, GA $35,702

Athens, GA $36,012

Macon, GA $35,289

Allenhurst, GA $35,851

Bloomingdale, GA $36,480

Clyo, GA $35,964

Crescent, GA $35,649

Darien, GA $35,468

Eden, GA $36,355

Ellabell, GA $36,236

Fleming, GA $36,214

Hinesville, GA $35,949

Guyton, GA $36,188

Fort Stewart, GA $35,971

Ludowici, GA $35,595

Meldrim, GA $36,424

Meridian, GA $35,559

Midway, GA $36,146

Pembroke, GA $35,922

Pooler, GA $36,616

Riceboro, GA $35,908

Richmond Hill, GA $36,381

Rincon, GA $36,400

Sapelo Island, GA $35,499

Tybee Island, GA $36,509

Springfield, GA $36,071

Townsend, GA $35,596

Walthourville, GA $35,831

Savannah, GA $36,616

Swainsboro, GA $34,910

Ailey, GA $34,956

Alamo, GA $34,998

Alston, GA $34,987

Bartow, GA $35,120

Bellville, GA $35,374

Brooklet, GA $35,901

Claxton, GA $35,472

Cobbtown, GA $35,051

Collins, GA $35,151

Daisy, GA $35,652

Dover, GA $35,439

Garfield, GA $35,124

Girard, GA $35,773

Glennville, GA $35,400

Glenwood, GA $34,952

Hagan, GA $35,575

Louisville, GA $35,524

Lyons, GA $34,966

Manassas, GA $35,328

Metter, GA $35,083

Midville, GA $35,245

Waycross, GA $35,160

Atlanta, GA $38,570

Ty Ty, GA $34,897

Arlington, GA $34,744

Cumming, GA $37,230

Decatur, GA $38,570

Lithonia, GA $38,325

Snellville, GA $38,104

Lawrenceville, GA $37,840

Lilburn, GA $38,264

Loganville, GA $37,697

Oxford, GA $37,617

Mansfield, GA $36,561

Newborn, GA $36,250

Porterdale, GA $37,326

Pine Lake, GA $38,570

Redan, GA $38,432

Roswell, GA $38,126

Scottdale, GA $38,570

Smyrna, GA $38,570

Stone Mountain, GA $38,566

Tucker, GA $38,559

Brookfield, GA $35,067

Camilla, GA $34,851

Chula, GA $34,921

Cobb, GA $34,833

Coolidge, GA $35,033

Cotton, GA $34,894

De Soto, GA $34,784

Doerun, GA $34,760

Ellenton, GA $35,073

Enigma, GA $34,999

Fitzgerald, GA $35,055

Funston, GA $34,892

Hartsfield, GA $34,892

Thomasville, GA $35,096

Irwinville, GA $34,967

Leesburg, GA $34,672

Leslie, GA $34,836

Meigs, GA $35,007

Moultrie, GA $35,006

Mystic, GA $34,999

Norman Park, GA $34,968

Oakfield, GA $34,710

Ochlocknee, GA $35,052

Ocilla, GA $35,020

Omega, GA $34,954

Pavo, GA $35,013

Pelham, GA $35,038

Plains, GA $34,940

Poulan, GA $34,756

Putney, GA $34,646

Rebecca, GA $34,917

Sale City, GA $34,808

Smithville, GA $34,786

Sumner, GA $34,789

Sycamore, GA $34,890

Sylvester, GA $34,712

Tifton, GA $34,942

Duluth, GA $38,074

Acworth, GA $37,776

Adairsville, GA $36,025

Aragon, GA $36,401

Armuchee, GA $35,810

Austell, GA $38,349

Ball Ground, GA $37,159

Bowdon, GA $36,154

Bowdon Junction, GA $36,743

Bremen, GA $36,859

Clarkdale, GA $38,273

Carrollton, GA $36,916

Buchanan, GA $36,458

Canton, GA $37,402

Cartersville, GA $36,901

Lithia Springs, GA $38,341

Cassville, GA $36,756

Cave Spring, GA $35,690

Cedartown, GA $36,105

Mableton, GA $38,570

Powder Springs, GA $38,102

Coosa, GA $35,504

Dallas, GA $37,543

Douglasville, GA $38,042

Emerson, GA $37,451

Esom Hill, GA $35,909

Fairmount, GA $36,150

Felton, GA $36,421

Hiram, GA $37,919

Holly Springs, GA $37,681

Arnoldsville, GA $35,671

Bethlehem, GA $37,226

Bishop, GA $36,324

Bogart, GA $36,507

Bostwick, GA $36,373

Bowman, GA $35,514

Buckhead, GA $35,609

Carlton, GA $35,137

Colbert, GA $35,541

Avondale Estates, GA $38,570

Norcross, GA $38,326

Alpharetta, GA $37,785

Marietta, GA $38,325

Auburn, GA $37,326

Conyers, GA $37,995

Covington, GA $37,100

Grayson, GA $37,837

Jersey, GA $37,411

Dacula, GA $37,512

Clarkston, GA $38,570

Suwanee, GA $37,801

Social Circle, GA $36,791

Crawfordville, GA $35,351

Warwick, GA $34,761

Danielsville, GA $35,470

Dewy Rose, GA $35,565

Elberton, GA $35,498

Farmington, GA $36,148

Franklin Springs, GA $35,604

Good Hope, GA $36,514

Greensboro, GA $35,328

Hartwell, GA $35,722

High Shoals, GA $36,400

Hull, GA $35,732

Ila, GA $35,573

Lexington, GA $35,129

Madison, GA $36,031

Monroe, GA $37,094

Rayle, GA $35,271

Royston, GA $35,577

Rutledge, GA $36,367

Sharon, GA $35,515

Siloam, GA $35,229

Statham, GA $36,622

Stephens, GA $35,398

Tignall, GA $35,450

Union Point, GA $35,235

Maxeys, GA $35,364

Washington, GA $35,541

Watkinsville, GA $36,050

White Plains, GA $35,203

Winder, GA $36,989

Winterville, GA $35,715

Calhoun, GA $35,906

Chatsworth, GA $35,759

Chickamauga, GA $35,660

Cisco, GA $35,507

Cohutta, GA $35,624

Crandall, GA $35,553

Dalton, GA $35,704

Eton, GA $35,712

Flintstone, GA $35,757

Graysville, GA $35,739

La Fayette, GA $35,600

Lyerly, GA $35,650

Menlo, GA $35,474

Oakman, GA $35,828

Plainville, GA $35,877

Ranger, GA $35,809

Resaca, GA $35,825

Ringgold, GA $35,708

Rising Fawn, GA $35,692

Rock Spring, GA $35,676

Rocky Face, GA $35,617

Rossville, GA $35,769

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $35,760

Sugar Valley, GA $35,765

Summerville, GA $35,708

Lookout Mountain, GA $35,756

Tennga, GA $35,540

Trenton, GA $35,715

Trion, GA $35,690

Tunnel Hill, GA $35,658

Varnell, GA $35,642

Wildwood, GA $35,738

Appling, GA $36,120

Avera, GA $35,450

Blythe, GA $36,189

Boneville, GA $35,971

Camak, GA $35,661

Dearing, GA $36,014

Evans, GA $36,314

Gibson, GA $35,530

Gough, GA $35,775

Gracewood, GA $36,450

Grovetown, GA $36,274

Harlem, GA $36,136

Hephzibah, GA $36,304

Keysville, GA $36,027

Lincolnton, GA $35,829

Matthews, GA $36,016

Mesena, GA $35,762

Mitchell, GA $35,303

Norwood, GA $35,456

Wray, GA $34,981

Box Springs, GA $34,892

Buena Vista, GA $34,909

Cataula, GA $34,858

Cusseta, GA $34,878

Ellaville, GA $34,999

Ellerslie, GA $34,863

Fortson, GA $34,842

Geneva, GA $34,937

Hamilton, GA $34,871

Junction City, GA $34,995

Louvale, GA $34,870

Lumpkin, GA $34,896

Manchester, GA $35,351

Midland, GA $34,843

Omaha, GA $34,879

Pine Mountain, GA $35,122

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $35,053

Preston, GA $34,916

Richland, GA $34,904

Shiloh, GA $35,131

Talbotton, GA $35,166

Upatoi, GA $34,864

Warm Springs, GA $35,313

Waverly Hall, GA $34,886

Weston, GA $34,866

West Point, GA $35,048

Woodland, GA $35,263

Columbus, GA $34,824

Fort Benning, GA $34,839

Jasper, GA $36,420

Perkins, GA $35,599

Alma, GA $35,021

Ambrose, GA $35,008

Baxley, GA $35,013

Blackshear, GA $35,057

Bristol, GA $34,974

Broxton, GA $35,010

Brunswick, GA $35,540

Saint Simons Island, GA $35,357

Jekyll Island, GA $35,611

Denton, GA $34,979

Douglas, GA $35,099

Folkston, GA $35,619

Hazlehurst, GA $35,021

Hoboken, GA $35,312

Hortense, GA $35,098

Jacksonville, GA $34,953

Jesup, GA $35,190

Kings Bay, GA $36,363

Kingsland, GA $36,369

Lumber City, GA $34,967

Forensic Lab Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Forensic Lab Tech roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Forensic Lab Tech positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Forensic Lab Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Forensic Lab Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$45,589	$22.0	20%

Forensic Lab Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forensic Lab Tech'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.

$35,539

Average $37,991/year

$41,172

$2,962

Average $3,166/month

$3,431

$683

Average $731/week

$792

$17

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,172	$3,431	$792	$20
Average	$37,991	$3,166	$731	$18
25th Percentile	$35,539	$2,962	$683	$17

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