What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Animal 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 Laboratory Animal Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Laboratory Animal Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Laboratory Animal Technician's salary?

A Laboratory Animal Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,924 for beginners, reaching about $41,122 at mid-level, and approach $41,376 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Animal Technician?

Laboratory Animal Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Animal Technician roles are District of Columbia $48,249, California $48,066, Massachusetts $47,425. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Animal Technician roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Animal Technician level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Technician: $73,992; Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician: $50,042; Senior Research Animal Technician: $49,713; Laboratory Animal Technician II: $49,700; Animal Technician, Sr.: $49,698.

Laboratory Animal Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Laboratory Animal Technician make in New Mexico? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Animal Technician in New Mexico is $40,361 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,336
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,838 to $44,012
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,630

10% $33,630

50% (Median) $40,361

90% $47,336

Laboratory Animal Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,012	$3,668	$846	$21
Average	$40,361	$3,363	$776	$19
25th Percentile	$36,838	$3,070	$708	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Animal Technician Salaries

A Laboratory Animal 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 Laboratory Animal Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Animal 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): $38,924
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,702
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,122
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,274
Expert (over 8 years): $41,376

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Animal Technician	less than 1 year	$38,924
Early Career Level Laboratory Animal Technician	1-2 years	$39,702
Mid-Level Level Laboratory Animal Technician	2-4 years	$41,122
Senior-Level Level Laboratory Animal Technician	5-8 years	$41,274
Expert Level Laboratory Animal Technician	over 8 years	$41,376

How Do Laboratory Animal 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 Laboratory Animal Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,249.
California: $48,066.
Massachusetts: $47,425.

District of Columbia $48,249 California $48,066 Massachusetts $47,425 Washington $47,251 New Jersey $47,234 Alaska $47,173 Connecticut $46,571 New York $46,327

Hawaii $45,547 Rhode Island $45,181 Maryland $44,933 Minnesota $44,593 Colorado $44,462 Illinois $44,418 Oregon $44,253 Delaware $44,131

New Hampshire $44,054 Virginia $43,882 Pennsylvania $43,381 Nevada $43,129 North Dakota $43,046 Michigan $42,915 Wisconsin $42,867 Vermont $42,771

Texas $42,505 Maine $42,488 Arizona $42,462 Ohio $42,431 Georgia $42,030 Indiana $41,830 Wyoming $41,791 Utah $41,730

Iowa $41,704 Kansas $41,494 Louisiana $41,433 North Carolina $41,412 Missouri $41,403 Florida $41,233 Montana $41,141 Nebraska $41,054

Kentucky $41,006 South Carolina $40,832 Tennessee $40,723 Idaho $40,680 New Mexico $40,361 Oklahoma $40,292 Alabama $40,035 South Dakota $39,603

Arkansas $39,368 West Virginia $39,241 Mississippi $38,862

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Animal 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:

Algodones: $40,791
Belen: $40,564
Bernalillo: $40,863

Algodones, NM $40,791

Belen, NM $40,564

Bernalillo, NM $40,863

Bluewater, NM $40,005

Bosque, NM $40,266

Casa Blanca, NM $40,357

Cedar Crest, NM $40,897

Cedarvale, NM $39,294

Cerrillos, NM $40,821

Claunch, NM $39,148

Coyote, NM $40,219

Cuba, NM $40,155

Cubero, NM $40,446

Edgewood, NM $40,715

Estancia, NM $40,229

Gallina, NM $40,009

Counselor, NM $40,034

Grants, NM $39,960

Milan, NM $40,120

Isleta, NM $40,934

Jarales, NM $40,525

Jemez Pueblo, NM $40,595

Jemez Springs, NM $40,470

Laguna, NM $40,644

La Jara, NM $40,110

La Joya, NM $40,017

Lindrith, NM $39,969

Los Lunas, NM $40,779

Mcintosh, NM $40,451

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $40,181

Moriarty, NM $40,315

Mountainair, NM $39,880

Nageezi, NM $39,981

New Laguna, NM $40,427

Paguate, NM $40,454

Pena Blanca, NM $40,906

Peralta, NM $40,843

Placitas, NM $40,864

Ponderosa, NM $40,544

Prewitt, NM $39,993

Regina, NM $40,021

Sandia Park, NM $40,795

Corrales, NM $40,948

San Fidel, NM $40,209

San Rafael, NM $40,038

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $40,795

San Ysidro, NM $40,740

Stanley, NM $40,309

Tijeras, NM $40,800

Tome, NM $40,724

Torreon, NM $40,589

Veguita, NM $40,263

Willard, NM $39,808

Youngsville, NM $40,231

Bosque Farms, NM $40,918

Clines Corners, NM $40,065

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $40,826

Cochiti Lake, NM $40,879

Albuquerque, NM $40,971

Kirtland Afb, NM $40,971

Rio Rancho, NM $40,904

Gallup, NM $40,051

Brimhall, NM $39,938

Church Rock, NM $39,957

Continental Divide, NM $39,928

Crownpoint, NM $39,961

Fence Lake, NM $39,783

Fort Wingate, NM $39,943

Gamerco, NM $40,010

Mentmore, NM $39,948

Mexican Springs, NM $39,943

Ramah, NM $39,870

Rehoboth, NM $39,970

Thoreau, NM $39,972

Tohatchi, NM $39,935

Vanderwagen, NM $39,943

Zuni, NM $39,933

Navajo, NM $39,988

Jamestown, NM $39,889

Pinehill, NM $39,839

Sheep Springs, NM $39,978

Smith Lake, NM $40,127

Yatahey, NM $39,964

Farmington, NM $40,156

Aztec, NM $40,230

Blanco, NM $40,042

Bloomfield, NM $39,995

Flora Vista, NM $40,198

Fruitland, NM $39,946

Kirtland, NM $40,198

La Plata, NM $40,212

Navajo Dam, NM $40,194

Shiprock, NM $40,139

Waterflow, NM $40,118

Newcomb, NM $39,954

Sanostee, NM $39,979

Santa Fe, NM $41,181

Abiquiu, NM $40,054

Alcalde, NM $40,752

Amalia, NM $39,993

Arroyo Hondo, NM $39,937

Arroyo Seco, NM $39,983

Canjilon, NM $39,930

Canones, NM $40,294

Carson, NM $40,090

Cebolla, NM $39,954

Cerro, NM $39,966

Chama, NM $40,129

Chamisal, NM $40,644

Chimayo, NM $40,929

Cordova, NM $40,860

Costilla, NM $40,161

Taos Ski Valley, NM $39,856

Dixon, NM $40,605

Dulce, NM $40,128

El Prado, NM $40,018

El Rito, NM $40,202

Embudo, NM $40,396

Espanola, NM $40,880

Glorieta, NM $41,022

Hernandez, NM $40,500

Ilfeld, NM $40,643

La Madera, NM $40,131

Lamy, NM $40,866

Llano, NM $40,561

Los Alamos, NM $40,962

White Rock, NM $41,039

Medanales, NM $40,544

Ojo Caliente, NM $40,306

Los Ojos, NM $40,031

Pecos, NM $40,894

Penasco, NM $40,411

Petaca, NM $39,893

Questa, NM $40,008

Ranchos De Taos, NM $40,219

Red River, NM $39,894

Ribera, NM $40,150

Rowe, NM $40,682

San Cristobal, NM $39,892

San Jose, NM $40,581

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $40,780

Santa Cruz, NM $40,915

Serafina, NM $40,049

Taos, NM $39,995

Tererro, NM $41,025

Tesuque, NM $41,181

Tierra Amarilla, NM $39,995

Trampas, NM $40,378

Tres Piedras, NM $39,882

Truchas, NM $40,746

Vadito, NM $40,357

Valdez, NM $39,923

Vallecitos, NM $39,891

Velarde, NM $40,544

Villanueva, NM $40,073

Spaceport City, NM $39,256

Las Vegas, NM $39,733

Angel Fire, NM $39,850

Anton Chico, NM $39,664

Buena Vista, NM $40,028

Chacon, NM $40,057

Cimarron, NM $39,788

Cleveland, NM $40,341

Eagle Nest, NM $39,818

Guadalupita, NM $39,995

Holman, NM $40,238

La Loma, NM $39,597

Maxwell, NM $39,801

Miami, NM $39,716

Mills, NM $39,574

Montezuma, NM $40,546

Mora, NM $40,398

Mosquero, NM $39,540

Ocate, NM $39,759

Ojo Feliz, NM $39,863

Rainsville, NM $40,038

Raton, NM $39,902

Rociada, NM $40,566

Roy, NM $39,583

Sapello, NM $40,214

Solano, NM $39,535

Springer, NM $39,698

Ute Park, NM $39,807

Valmora, NM $39,699

Wagon Mound, NM $39,654

Watrous, NM $39,713

Socorro, NM $39,621

Aragon, NM $39,741

Datil, NM $39,577

Lemitar, NM $39,805

Luna, NM $39,811

Magdalena, NM $39,580

Pie Town, NM $39,712

Polvadera, NM $39,901

Quemado, NM $39,794

Reserve, NM $39,723

San Acacia, NM $39,967

San Antonio, NM $39,402

Truth Or Consequences, NM $39,394

Arrey, NM $39,387

Caballo, NM $39,414

Derry, NM $39,214

Elephant Butte, NM $39,496

Garfield, NM $39,100

Hatch, NM $38,473

Monticello, NM $39,391

Rincon, NM $38,252

Salem, NM $38,978

Williamsburg, NM $39,443

Winston, NM $39,420

Las Cruces, NM $37,751

White Sands Missile Range, NM $37,875

Santa Teresa, NM $38,150

Playas, NM $39,576

Animas, NM $39,673

Anthony, NM $38,141

Arenas Valley, NM $39,603

Bayard, NM $39,566

Berino, NM $37,968

Buckhorn, NM $39,607

Santa Clara, NM $39,635

Chamberino, NM $38,008

Cliff, NM $39,561

Columbus, NM $39,455

Deming, NM $39,464

Dona Ana, NM $37,752

Fairacres, NM $37,865

Faywood, NM $39,446

Fort Bayard, NM $39,597

Gila, NM $39,503

Glenwood, NM $39,534

Hachita, NM $39,455

Hanover, NM $39,463

Hillsboro, NM $39,383

Hurley, NM $39,540

La Mesa, NM $38,473

Lordsburg, NM $39,546

Mesilla, NM $37,752

Mesilla Park, NM $37,756

Mesquite, NM $37,788

Mimbres, NM $39,495

Mule Creek, NM $39,601

Organ, NM $37,776

Pinos Altos, NM $39,560

Radium Springs, NM $37,767

Redrock, NM $39,460

Rodeo, NM $39,723

San Miguel, NM $37,774

Silver City, NM $39,561

Sunland Park, NM $37,947

Tyrone, NM $39,678

Vado, NM $37,803

Chaparral, NM $38,280

Clovis, NM $39,485

Cannon Afb, NM $39,398

Broadview, NM $39,370

Causey, NM $39,302

Crossroads, NM $39,209

Dora, NM $39,396

Elida, NM $39,232

Floyd, NM $39,328

Fort Sumner, NM $39,296

Grady, NM $39,407

House, NM $39,376

Kenna, NM $39,233

Lingo, NM $39,300

Melrose, NM $39,383

Milnesand, NM $39,217

Pep, NM $39,271

Portales, NM $39,414

Rogers, NM $39,282

Saint Vrain, NM $39,408

Taiban, NM $39,282

Texico, NM $39,423

Yeso, NM $39,140

Roswell, NM $39,185

Artesia, NM $39,263

Caprock, NM $39,183

Carlsbad, NM $39,289

Dexter, NM $39,213

Eunice, NM $39,323

Hagerman, NM $39,233

Hobbs, NM $39,381

Hope, NM $39,089

Jal, NM $39,277

Lake Arthur, NM $39,168

Lakewood, NM $39,226

Loco Hills, NM $39,299

Loving, NM $39,278

Lovington, NM $39,343

Mcdonald, NM $39,236

Malaga, NM $39,240

Maljamar, NM $39,202

Monument, NM $39,294

Tatum, NM $39,261

Whites City, NM $39,327

Carrizozo, NM $39,000

Alamogordo, NM $38,875

Alto, NM $39,005

Bent, NM $38,883

Capitan, NM $38,915

Cloudcroft, NM $38,878

Corona, NM $39,169

Encino, NM $39,484

Fort Stanton, NM $38,931

Glencoe, NM $38,903

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $38,871

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $38,871

Hondo, NM $38,939

La Luz, NM $38,871

Lincoln, NM $38,826

Mayhill, NM $38,959

Mescalero, NM $38,888

Nogal, NM $39,055

Orogrande, NM $38,891

Picacho, NM $38,931

Pinon, NM $39,077

Ruidoso, NM $39,079

Ruidoso Downs, NM $39,026

Sacramento, NM $38,906

San Patricio, NM $38,952

Sunspot, NM $38,871

Timberon, NM $38,955

Tinnie, NM $38,908

Tularosa, NM $38,897

Vaughn, NM $39,325

Weed, NM $38,954

Tucumcari, NM $39,520

Amistad, NM $39,469

Bard, NM $39,406

Capulin, NM $39,852

Clayton, NM $39,546

Conchas Dam, NM $39,581

Cuervo, NM $39,391

Des Moines, NM $39,695

Folsom, NM $39,756

Garita, NM $39,506

Gladstone, NM $39,585

Grenville, NM $39,577

Logan, NM $39,519

Mcalister, NM $39,396

Nara Visa, NM $39,425

Newkirk, NM $39,468

Quay, NM $39,491

San Jon, NM $39,449

Santa Rosa, NM $39,491

Sedan, NM $39,505

Trementina, NM $39,503

Laboratory Animal Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Animal Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Animal Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Animal Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Animal Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$52,470	$25.0	30%
Chemicals	$44,398	$21.0	10%

Laboratory Animal Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Animal 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.

$36,838

Average $40,361/year

$44,012

$3,070

Average $3,363/month

$3,668

$708

Average $776/week

$846

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,012	$3,668	$846	$21
Average	$40,361	$3,363	$776	$19
25th Percentile	$36,838	$3,070	$708	$18

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