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

A Laboratory Officer's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,655 for beginners, reaching about $62,044 at mid-level, and approach $62,279 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Officer?

Laboratory Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Officer roles are District of Columbia $73,477, California $73,198, Massachusetts $72,223. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Officer roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Officer level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Director: $171,682; Laboratory Manager: $133,620; Laboratory Supervisor: $95,033; Biomedical Laboratory Officer: $80,981; Laboratory: $69,195.

Laboratory Officer Salary in Idaho

How much does a Laboratory Officer make in Idaho? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Officer in Idaho is $61,950 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,409
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,462 to $65,331
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,556

10% $49,556

50% (Median) $61,950

90% $68,409

Laboratory Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,331	$5,444	$1,256	$31
Average	$61,950	$5,162	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$55,462	$4,622	$1,067	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Officer Salaries

A Laboratory Officer'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 Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Officer'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): $60,655
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,339
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,044
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,185
Expert (over 8 years): $62,279

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Officer	less than 1 year	$60,655
Early Career Level Laboratory Officer	1-2 years	$61,339
Mid-Level Level Laboratory Officer	2-4 years	$62,044
Senior-Level Level Laboratory Officer	5-8 years	$62,185
Expert Level Laboratory Officer	over 8 years	$62,279

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

District of Columbia: $73,477.
California: $73,198.
Massachusetts: $72,223.

District of Columbia $73,477 California $73,198 Massachusetts $72,223 Washington $71,957 New Jersey $71,931 Alaska $71,838 Connecticut $70,922 New York $70,551

Hawaii $69,363 Rhode Island $68,805 Maryland $68,427 Minnesota $67,909 Colorado $67,710 Illinois $67,644 Oregon $67,392 Delaware $67,206

New Hampshire $67,089 Virginia $66,828 Pennsylvania $66,064 Nevada $65,679 North Dakota $65,553 Michigan $65,354 Wisconsin $65,281 Vermont $65,135

Texas $64,730 Maine $64,704 Arizona $64,664 Ohio $64,618 Georgia $64,007 Indiana $63,702 Wyoming $63,642 Utah $63,549

Iowa $63,509 Kansas $63,191 Louisiana $63,098 North Carolina $63,065 Missouri $63,051 Florida $62,793 Montana $62,653 Nebraska $62,521

Kentucky $62,448 South Carolina $62,182 Tennessee $62,016 Idaho $61,950 New Mexico $61,465 Oklahoma $61,359 Alabama $60,968 South Dakota $60,311

Arkansas $59,952 West Virginia $59,760 Mississippi $59,183

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Officer

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:

Pocatello: $57,311
Fort Hall: $57,519
Aberdeen: $58,493

Pocatello, ID $57,311

Fort Hall, ID $57,519

Aberdeen, ID $58,493

American Falls, ID $59,499

Arbon, ID $58,495

Arco, ID $60,071

Arimo, ID $58,357

Atomic City, ID $60,108

Bancroft, ID $58,710

Basalt, ID $59,993

Bern, ID $60,259

Blackfoot, ID $59,350

Bloomington, ID $60,395

Challis, ID $60,055

Clayton, ID $60,031

Clifton, ID $60,398

Cobalt, ID $59,942

Conda, ID $60,295

Dayton, ID $60,699

Dingle, ID $60,234

Downey, ID $59,834

Ellis, ID $60,098

Firth, ID $59,823

Franklin, ID $60,960

Geneva, ID $60,358

Georgetown, ID $60,384

Grace, ID $59,976

Holbrook, ID $60,137

Howe, ID $59,977

Inkom, ID $57,683

Lava Hot Springs, ID $58,549

Mccammon, ID $57,911

Mackay, ID $60,041

Malad City, ID $60,435

May, ID $60,052

Montpelier, ID $60,316

Moore, ID $60,122

Moreland, ID $58,928

Paris, ID $60,350

Pingree, ID $59,536

Preston, ID $60,424

Rockland, ID $59,706

Saint Charles, ID $60,303

Shelley, ID $60,122

Soda Springs, ID $60,466

Kamiah, ID $60,238

Garden City, ID $62,162

Athol, ID $63,323

Avery, ID $60,107

Bayview, ID $61,781

Blanchard, ID $64,803

Bonners Ferry, ID $60,374

Bovill, ID $60,197

Calder, ID $60,217

Careywood, ID $62,609

Cataldo, ID $62,704

Clark Fork, ID $60,570

Clarkia, ID $60,125

Cocolalla, ID $62,740

Coeur D Alene, ID $64,439

Coolin, ID $60,885

Oldtown, ID $63,672

Deary, ID $60,192

Desmet, ID $63,220

Dover, ID $61,958

Eastport, ID $60,308

Elk River, ID $60,224

Fernwood, ID $60,715

Genesee, ID $60,615

Harrison, ID $64,805

Harvard, ID $61,726

Hayden, ID $64,256

Hope, ID $60,240

Kellogg, ID $60,982

Kingston, ID $61,430

Kootenai, ID $61,319

Laclede, ID $62,661

Medimont, ID $62,992

Moscow, ID $60,961

Moyie Springs, ID $60,262

Mullan, ID $60,318

Naples, ID $60,229

Nordman, ID $60,553

Osburn, ID $60,572

Pinehurst, ID $61,376

Plummer, ID $64,715

Ponderay, ID $61,290

Porthill, ID $60,540

Post Falls, ID $66,339

Potlatch, ID $62,411

Priest River, ID $62,287

Princeton, ID $61,467

Rathdrum, ID $65,512

Sagle, ID $61,914

Saint Maries, ID $62,536

Sandpoint, ID $60,394

Colburn, ID $60,742

Santa, ID $61,331

Silverton, ID $60,398

Smelterville, ID $61,464

Spirit Lake, ID $64,833

Tensed, ID $63,111

Troy, ID $60,390

Viola, ID $61,742

Wallace, ID $60,258

Murray, ID $60,207

Worley, ID $65,769

Springfield, ID $58,137

Kendrick, ID $60,166

Kooskia, ID $60,351

Lapwai, ID $60,486

Lenore, ID $60,203

Lucile, ID $60,214

Nezperce, ID $60,166

Orofino, ID $60,246

Peck, ID $60,197

Pierce, ID $60,208

Pollock, ID $60,384

Reubens, ID $60,165

Riggins, ID $60,246

Stites, ID $60,206

Weippe, ID $60,199

White Bird, ID $60,178

Winchester, ID $60,217

Atlanta, ID $60,590

Banks, ID $61,305

Bruneau, ID $60,050

Caldwell, ID $61,639

Cambridge, ID $60,400

Cascade, ID $60,118

Council, ID $60,343

Donnelly, ID $60,286

Eagle, ID $61,931

Emmett, ID $61,515

Fruitland, ID $61,143

Garden Valley, ID $61,157

Glenns Ferry, ID $60,360

Grand View, ID $60,670

Greenleaf, ID $61,364

Hammett, ID $60,316

Homedale, ID $61,198

Horseshoe Bend, ID $61,722

Huston, ID $61,418

Idaho City, ID $61,452

Indian Valley, ID $60,271

King Hill, ID $60,135

Kuna, ID $61,928

Lake Fork, ID $60,289

Letha, ID $61,388

Lowman, ID $60,173

Mccall, ID $60,197

Marsing, ID $61,103

Melba, ID $61,416

Meridian, ID $62,049

Mesa, ID $60,342

Middleton, ID $61,701

Midvale, ID $60,552

Mountain Home, ID $61,070

Mountain Home A F B, ID $61,052

Murphy, ID $60,424

Nampa, ID $61,678

New Meadows, ID $60,302

New Plymouth, ID $61,179

Notus, ID $61,372

Ola, ID $60,802

Parma, ID $61,154

Payette, ID $61,040

Placerville, ID $61,522

Star, ID $61,872

Sweet, ID $61,464

Warren, ID $60,200

Weiser, ID $60,631

Wilder, ID $61,256

Yellow Pine, ID $59,953

Boise, ID $62,162

Stanley, ID $59,983

Swanlake, ID $60,228

Thatcher, ID $60,099

Wayan, ID $60,737

Weston, ID $60,797

Fish Haven, ID $60,640

Twin Falls, ID $59,143

Rogerson, ID $60,156

Albion, ID $60,137

Almo, ID $60,157

Bellevue, ID $60,181

Bliss, ID $60,148

Buhl, ID $60,368

Burley, ID $60,266

Carey, ID $60,087

Castleford, ID $60,416

Corral, ID $60,030

Declo, ID $60,160

Dietrich, ID $60,153

Eden, ID $59,991

Fairfield, ID $60,053

Filer, ID $59,210

Gooding, ID $60,243

Hagerman, ID $60,219

Hailey, ID $60,203

Hansen, ID $59,398

Hazelton, ID $60,190

Heyburn, ID $60,306

Hill City, ID $60,119

Jerome, ID $60,240

Ketchum, ID $60,167

Kimberly, ID $59,153

Malta, ID $60,120

Minidoka, ID $60,242

Murtaugh, ID $59,960

Oakley, ID $60,165

Paul, ID $60,181

Picabo, ID $60,106

Richfield, ID $60,165

Rupert, ID $60,243

Shoshone, ID $60,188

Sun Valley, ID $60,317

Wendell, ID $60,306

Idaho Falls, ID $60,191

Ashton, ID $60,285

Chester, ID $60,482

Driggs, ID $60,893

Dubois, ID $60,104

Felt, ID $60,751

Hamer, ID $60,230

Iona, ID $60,182

Irwin, ID $63,057

Island Park, ID $60,214

Lewisville, ID $60,179

Macks Inn, ID $60,451

Menan, ID $60,170

Monteview, ID $60,098

Newdale, ID $60,591

Parker, ID $60,656

Rexburg, ID $60,160

Rigby, ID $60,183

Ririe, ID $60,545

Roberts, ID $60,162

Saint Anthony, ID $60,414

Spencer, ID $60,110

Sugar City, ID $60,151

Swan Valley, ID $60,946

Terreton, ID $60,149

Teton, ID $60,608

Tetonia, ID $60,649

Ucon, ID $60,191

Victor, ID $62,753

Carmen, ID $60,286

Gibbonsville, ID $60,270

Leadore, ID $60,061

Lemhi, ID $60,116

North Fork, ID $60,221

Salmon, ID $60,259

Tendoy, ID $60,179

Shoup, ID $59,941

Lewiston, ID $60,751

Ahsahka, ID $60,222

Cottonwood, ID $60,213

Craigmont, ID $60,143

Culdesac, ID $60,272

Elk City, ID $60,062

Ferdinand, ID $60,179

Grangeville, ID $60,224

Fenn, ID $60,222

Greencreek, ID $60,177

Juliaetta, ID $60,320

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

Understanding how a Laboratory Officer'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.

$55,462

Average $61,950/year

$65,331

$4,622

Average $5,162/month

$5,444

$1,067

Average $1,191/week

$1,256

$27

Average $30/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,331	$5,444	$1,256	$31
Average	$61,950	$5,162	$1,191	$30
25th Percentile	$55,462	$4,622	$1,067	$27

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