What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Assistant'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 Assistant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Laboratory Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Laboratory Assistant's salary?

A Laboratory Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,232 for beginners, reaching about $59,819 at mid-level, and approach $60,228 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Assistant?

Laboratory Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Assistant roles are District of Columbia $65,675, California $65,426, Massachusetts $64,554. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Laboratory Manager: $119,689; Expert Laboratory Assistant: $108,800; Laboratory Assistant IV: $108,759; Senior Laboratory Assistant: $87,780; Laboratory Assistant III: $87,776.

Laboratory Assistant Salary in North Dakota

How much does a Laboratory Assistant make in North Dakota? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Assistant in North Dakota is $58,592 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,737 to $64,481
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,406

10% $47,406

50% (Median) $58,592

90% $69,842

Laboratory Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,481	$5,373	$1,240	$31
Average	$58,592	$4,883	$1,127	$28
25th Percentile	$52,737	$4,395	$1,014	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Assistant Salaries

A Laboratory Assistant'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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Assistant'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): $56,232
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,529
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,819
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,064
Expert (over 8 years): $60,228

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Assistant	less than 1 year	$56,232
Early Career Level Laboratory Assistant	1-2 years	$57,529
Mid-Level Level Laboratory Assistant	2-4 years	$59,819
Senior-Level Level Laboratory Assistant	5-8 years	$60,064
Expert Level Laboratory Assistant	over 8 years	$60,228

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

District of Columbia: $65,675.
California: $65,426.
Massachusetts: $64,554.

District of Columbia $65,675 California $65,426 Massachusetts $64,554 Washington $64,316 New Jersey $64,293 Alaska $64,210 Connecticut $63,391 New York $63,059

Hawaii $61,997 Rhode Island $61,499 Maryland $61,161 Minnesota $60,698 Colorado $60,520 Illinois $60,461 Oregon $60,235 Delaware $60,069

New Hampshire $59,965 Virginia $59,731 Pennsylvania $59,049 Nevada $58,705 North Dakota $58,592 Michigan $58,414 Wisconsin $58,349 Vermont $58,219

Texas $57,857 Maine $57,833 Arizona $57,798 Ohio $57,756 Georgia $57,210 Indiana $56,937 Wyoming $56,884 Utah $56,801

Iowa $56,765 Kansas $56,481 Louisiana $56,398 North Carolina $56,368 Missouri $56,356 Florida $56,125 Montana $56,000 Nebraska $55,882

Kentucky $55,816 South Carolina $55,579 Tennessee $55,431 Idaho $55,371 New Mexico $54,938 Oklahoma $54,844 Alabama $54,494 South Dakota $53,906

Arkansas $53,586 West Virginia $53,414 Mississippi $52,898

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Assistant

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:

Epping: $59,817
Fortuna: $59,397
Grenora: $59,317

Epping, ND $59,817

Fortuna, ND $59,397

Grenora, ND $59,317

Keene, ND $59,877

Ray, ND $59,826

Tioga, ND $59,868

Trenton, ND $59,764

Watford City, ND $59,986

Zahl, ND $59,488

Stirum, ND $59,083

Tower City, ND $58,390

Valley City, ND $58,866

Wahpeton, ND $58,693

Walcott, ND $57,828

West Fargo, ND $57,130

Wheatland, ND $57,753

Wyndmere, ND $58,593

Fargo, ND $57,104

Grand Forks, ND $56,949

Grand Forks Afb, ND $56,949

Adams, ND $59,039

Aneta, ND $58,569

Arvilla, ND $57,222

Bathgate, ND $59,037

Buxton, ND $57,305

Caledonia, ND $57,768

Cavalier, ND $59,228

Crystal, ND $59,121

Cummings, ND $57,562

Dahlen, ND $58,620

Drayton, ND $58,839

Edinburg, ND $59,115

Emerado, ND $56,949

Fairdale, ND $59,054

Almont, ND $59,529

Baldwin, ND $59,030

Beulah, ND $60,114

Braddock, ND $59,132

Cannon Ball, ND $59,362

Carson, ND $59,425

Center, ND $59,363

Coleharbor, ND $59,808

Driscoll, ND $59,146

Elgin, ND $59,695

Flasher, ND $59,370

Fort Yates, ND $59,245

Garrison, ND $60,022

Golden Valley, ND $60,090

Hague, ND $59,056

Hazelton, ND $59,195

Hazen, ND $60,014

Drake, ND $59,451

Kintyre, ND $59,209

Linton, ND $59,266

Mandan, ND $59,044

Menoken, ND $58,978

Mercer, ND $59,400

Moffit, ND $59,130

Napoleon, ND $59,269

New Leipzig, ND $59,614

New Salem, ND $59,471

Raleigh, ND $59,289

Riverdale, ND $60,069

Saint Anthony, ND $59,158

Selfridge, ND $59,173

Shields, ND $59,229

Solen, ND $59,254

Stanton, ND $59,719

Sterling, ND $59,071

Strasburg, ND $59,136

Turtle Lake, ND $59,593

Underwood, ND $59,700

Washburn, ND $59,509

Wilton, ND $59,189

Zap, ND $60,067

Zeeland, ND $59,037

Dickinson, ND $60,108

Amidon, ND $59,714

Beach, ND $59,541

Belfield, ND $59,893

Bowman, ND $59,486

Dodge, ND $60,109

Dunn Center, ND $60,046

Fairfield, ND $59,810

Gladstone, ND $59,982

Glen Ullin, ND $59,848

Golva, ND $59,506

Grassy Butte, ND $59,783

Halliday, ND $60,101

Hebron, ND $59,974

Hettinger, ND $59,382

Killdeer, ND $59,998

Lefor, ND $59,848

Manning, ND $59,958

Marmarth, ND $59,264

Marshall, ND $60,011

Medora, ND $59,718

Mott, ND $59,722

New England, ND $59,829

Reeder, ND $59,473

Regent, ND $59,776

Rhame, ND $59,408

Richardton, ND $59,976

Scranton, ND $59,349

Sentinel Butte, ND $59,563

South Heart, ND $59,925

Taylor, ND $59,981

Minot, ND $59,939

Minot Afb, ND $60,006

Anamoose, ND $59,378

Antler, ND $59,531

Balfour, ND $59,448

Bantry, ND $59,477

Benedict, ND $59,672

Berthold, ND $59,757

Bowbells, ND $59,684

Burlington, ND $59,856

Butte, ND $59,480

Carpio, ND $59,675

Columbus, ND $59,664

Crosby, ND $59,704

Deering, ND $59,573

Des Lacs, ND $59,792

Donnybrook, ND $59,680

Douglas, ND $59,782

Finley, ND $58,592

Fordville, ND $58,494

Forest River, ND $57,751

Gilby, ND $57,375

Glasston, ND $59,103

Grafton, ND $58,462

Hamilton, ND $59,022

Hannah, ND $59,086

Hatton, ND $57,590

Hensel, ND $59,114

Hoople, ND $59,009

Inkster, ND $57,781

Langdon, ND $59,203

Lankin, ND $58,916

Larimore, ND $57,710

Mcville, ND $58,834

Maida, ND $59,230

Manvel, ND $56,949

Mayville, ND $57,783

Mekinock, ND $56,949

Michigan, ND $58,798

Milton, ND $59,054

Minto, ND $57,510

Mountain, ND $59,174

Neche, ND $59,132

Niagara, ND $58,240

Northwood, ND $57,632

Osnabrock, ND $59,129

Park River, ND $58,887

Pembina, ND $59,090

Petersburg, ND $58,527

Pisek, ND $58,389

Portland, ND $58,252

Reynolds, ND $56,961

Saint Thomas, ND $59,098

Sharon, ND $58,382

Thompson, ND $56,950

Wales, ND $59,099

Walhalla, ND $59,198

Devils Lake, ND $59,200

Agate, ND $59,177

Alsen, ND $59,051

Balta, ND $59,607

Belcourt, ND $59,506

Bisbee, ND $59,203

Bottineau, ND $59,531

Bremen, ND $58,989

Brocket, ND $58,961

Calvin, ND $59,104

Cando, ND $59,230

Churchs Ferry, ND $59,049

Crary, ND $58,996

Dunseith, ND $59,471

Edmore, ND $59,051

Abercrombie, ND $57,963

Absaraka, ND $57,790

Amenia, ND $57,634

Argusville, ND $57,267

Arthur, ND $57,613

Ayr, ND $57,893

Barney, ND $58,520

Blanchard, ND $57,988

Buffalo, ND $57,999

Casselton, ND $57,446

Cayuga, ND $58,960

Christine, ND $57,621

Clifford, ND $58,376

Cogswell, ND $58,894

Colfax, ND $58,013

Davenport, ND $57,492

Enderlin, ND $58,528

Erie, ND $57,873

Fairmount, ND $58,917

Fingal, ND $58,408

Forman, ND $58,983

Fort Ransom, ND $59,008

Galesburg, ND $58,236

Gardner, ND $57,458

Bismarck, ND $58,930

Grandin, ND $57,640

Egeland, ND $59,149

Esmond, ND $59,189

Fort Totten, ND $59,184

Hampden, ND $59,056

Hansboro, ND $59,229

Harvey, ND $59,296

Knox, ND $59,213

Lakota, ND $58,976

Lawton, ND $58,979

Leeds, ND $59,200

Maddock, ND $59,150

Minnewaukan, ND $59,109

Munich, ND $59,152

Mylo, ND $59,242

Nekoma, ND $59,110

New Rockford, ND $58,993

Oberon, ND $59,071

Pekin, ND $58,811

Penn, ND $59,068

Perth, ND $59,214

Rocklake, ND $59,195

Rolette, ND $59,340

Rolla, ND $59,372

Rugby, ND $59,380

Saint John, ND $59,432

Saint Michael, ND $59,117

Sarles, ND $59,156

Sheyenne, ND $58,989

Starkweather, ND $59,083

Tokio, ND $59,105

Tolna, ND $58,873

Warwick, ND $58,889

Webster, ND $59,028

Willow City, ND $59,373

Wolford, ND $59,240

York, ND $59,193

Jamestown, ND $59,121

Ashley, ND $58,986

Berlin, ND $59,079

Binford, ND $58,744

Bowdon, ND $59,111

Buchanan, ND $58,888

Carrington, ND $58,972

Cathay, ND $58,995

Chaseley, ND $59,165

Cleveland, ND $59,009

Cooperstown, ND $58,850

Courtenay, ND $58,755

Dawson, ND $59,179

Dazey, ND $58,815

Denhoff, ND $59,287

Dickey, ND $59,039

Edgeley, ND $59,129

Ellendale, ND $58,901

Fessenden, ND $59,152

Forbes, ND $58,887

Fredonia, ND $59,070

Fullerton, ND $59,030

Gackle, ND $59,117

Glenfield, ND $58,750

Goodrich, ND $59,274

Grace City, ND $58,810

Hannaford, ND $58,774

Hurdsfield, ND $59,216

Jessie, ND $58,951

Jud, ND $59,043

Kensal, ND $58,771

Kulm, ND $59,108

Lamoure, ND $59,134

Lehr, ND $59,117

Litchville, ND $58,985

Mcclusky, ND $59,360

Mchenry, ND $58,766

Marion, ND $59,007

Medina, ND $59,089

Montpelier, ND $59,026

Oakes, ND $58,987

Pettibone, ND $59,065

Pingree, ND $58,875

Regan, ND $59,211

Robinson, ND $59,094

Rogers, ND $58,855

Sanborn, ND $58,905

Spiritwood, ND $58,893

Steele, ND $59,213

Streeter, ND $59,158

Sutton, ND $58,669

Sykeston, ND $59,018

Tappen, ND $59,165

Tuttle, ND $59,136

Verona, ND $59,050

Wimbledon, ND $58,816

Wing, ND $59,137

Wishek, ND $59,237

Woodworth, ND $58,969

Ypsilanti, ND $58,981

Gwinner, ND $59,161

Hankinson, ND $58,973

Harwood, ND $57,148

Havana, ND $58,853

Hillsboro, ND $57,904

Hope, ND $58,559

Horace, ND $57,376

Hunter, ND $57,768

Kathryn, ND $58,840

Kindred, ND $57,617

Leonard, ND $57,879

Lidgerwood, ND $58,993

Lisbon, ND $58,860

Luverne, ND $58,674

Mcleod, ND $58,383

Mantador, ND $58,817

Mapleton, ND $57,447

Milnor, ND $58,860

Mooreton, ND $58,582

Nome, ND $58,700

Oriska, ND $58,480

Page, ND $58,340

Pillsbury, ND $58,519

Rutland, ND $58,963

Sheldon, ND $58,345

Flaxton, ND $59,629

Glenburn, ND $59,657

Granville, ND $59,580

Karlsruhe, ND $59,481

Kenmare, ND $59,709

Kramer, ND $59,447

Lansford, ND $59,616

Lignite, ND $59,722

Mcgregor, ND $59,719

Makoti, ND $59,842

Mandaree, ND $60,013

Martin, ND $59,310

Max, ND $59,763

Maxbass, ND $59,553

Mohall, ND $59,640

Newburg, ND $59,547

New Town, ND $59,977

Noonan, ND $59,687

Norwich, ND $59,638

Palermo, ND $59,779

Parshall, ND $59,975

Plaza, ND $59,826

Portal, ND $59,681

Powers Lake, ND $59,754

Roseglen, ND $59,983

Ross, ND $59,816

Ruso, ND $59,558

Ryder, ND $59,851

Sawyer, ND $59,732

Sherwood, ND $59,605

Souris, ND $59,450

Stanley, ND $59,864

Surrey, ND $59,783

Tolley, ND $59,616

Towner, ND $59,454

Upham, ND $59,517

Velva, ND $59,697

Voltaire, ND $59,529

Westhope, ND $59,556

White Earth, ND $59,811

Wildrose, ND $59,699

Williston, ND $59,764

Alamo, ND $59,670

Alexander, ND $59,642

Ambrose, ND $59,505

Arnegard, ND $59,799

Cartwright, ND $59,462

Laboratory Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$82,029	$39.0	40%
Financial Services	$76,170	$37.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$76,170	$37.0	30%
Biotechnology	$70,311	$34.0	20%
Healthcare	$70,311	$34.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Laboratory Assistant'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.

$52,737

Average $58,592/year

$64,481

$4,395

Average $4,883/month

$5,373

$1,014

Average $1,127/week

$1,240

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,481	$5,373	$1,240	$31
Average	$58,592	$4,883	$1,127	$28
25th Percentile	$52,737	$4,395	$1,014	$25

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