Lab Technician Salary in Canada

$49,372
per year
per month
$3,040
per month
per year

Lab Technician - Average Salary

The average salary for a Lab Technician is $49,372 per year ($3,040 per month), which is $16,399 (-25%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Lab Technician can expect an average starting salary of $35,790. The highest salaries can exceed $71,590.
$35,790
Low
$49,372
Average
$71,590
High
$2,980
Low
$3,040
Average
$5,970
High

Lab Technician Salary Range

Low
$35,790
Average
$49,372
Senior
$60,860
High
$71,590
Low
$2,980
Average
$3,040
Senior
$5,070
High
$5,970
Among Laboratory Technicians in Canada, Optical Laboratory Technicians, Chemical Laboratory Technicians or QA Lab Technicians tend to have the lowest salaries, while positions like Biotech Lab Technicians or Forensic Lab Technicians enjoy the highest salaries.

Lab Technician - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Forensic Lab Technician$63K/year
+28% 
Biotech Lab Technician$50K/year
+1% 
Pharmacy Lab Technician$47K/year
 -5%
Quality Control Lab Technician$46K/year
 -6%
Chemical Laboratory Technician$46K/year
 -7%
Optical Laboratory Technician$45K/year
 -9%

Lab Technician - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Lab Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $45,100 per year. A mid career Lab Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $50,240, while a Senior Lab Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $60,800. Laboratory Technicians with more than 20 years of experience earn $68,230 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Lab Technician

Late Career▲ +38%
Senior▲ +23%
Mid Career▲ +2%
Average Salary$49,372/year
Entry Level▼ -9%

Gender Breakdown

Female
54%
Male
46%

Lab Technician - Jobs by Location

Lab Technician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Lab Technician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Lab Technician

How much does a Lab Technician make in Canada?
A Lab Technician in Canada earns an average of $49,372 gross per year, which is about $3,040 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Lab Technician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Lab Technician in Canada?
The starting salary of a Lab Technician in Canada is around $35,790 gross per year. Optical Laboratory Technicians, Chemical Laboratory Technicians or QA Lab Technicians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Lab Technician in Canada?
The highest salary of a Lab Technician in Canada can reach and exceed $71,590 gross per year. Biotech Lab Technicians or Forensic Lab Technicians usually have the highest salaries.
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