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.
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
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Lab Technician Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 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%
54%
Male
46%
46%
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