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Laboratory Technician salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 85 open job postings for Laboratory Technician roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Laboratory Technician postings in California

  1. Laboratory TechnicianOSI Engineering · Menlo Park, CA · $40.00–$60.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Laboratory Technician I - Organic Prep (Multiple Shifts) Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, Calscience, Tustin, CAEurofins · Tustin, CA · $18.00–$22.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Laboratory Technician (Cell Culture)Cell Applications · San Diego, CA · $18.00–$28.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Senior Laboratory Technician, Math/Science/EngineeringSouth Orange County Community College District · Mission Viejo, CA · $6,505–$9,199/mo · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Laboratory Technician II, Oligo/Gene SynthesisAzenta Life Sciences · Menlo Park, CA · $27.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Laboratory Technician pay in other places

  1. United States$23.34/hr ($48.5K/yr) median, $20.13–$27.50/hr typical, 516 postingsUnited States: middle half $20.13–$27.50/hr, median $23.34/hr ($48.5K/yr)
  2. United Kingdom£27.5K median, £25.4K–£30.9K typical, 47 postings
  3. Texas$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $19.50–$24.00/hr typical, 39 postingsTexas: middle half $19.50–$24.00/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)
  4. SingaporeSGD 36K median, SGD 34.2K–SGD 36K typical, 37 postings
  5. Singapore, SingaporeSGD 36K median, SGD 34.2K–SGD 36K typical, 32 postings
  6. England, United Kingdom£27.9K median, £25.4K–£30K typical, 28 postings
  7. CanadaCA$26.02/hr (CA$54.1K/yr) median, CA$22.74–CA$40.50/hr typical, 27 postings
  8. Minnesota$26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr) median, $24.00–$27.50/hr typical, 26 postingsMinnesota: middle half $24.00–$27.50/hr, median $26.00/hr ($54.1K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Laboratory Technician make in California?

The median posted base pay for Laboratory Technician jobs in California is $25.00/hr ($52K/yr), from 85 job postings with pay at 53 companies.

What is the typical Laboratory Technician pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $22.00–$31.00/hr. The top 10% list $77.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $41.6K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Laboratory Technician jobs?

The median here is $25.00/hr ($52K/yr), against $23.08/hr ($48K/yr) across all 677 postings for the role.

How many Laboratory Technician jobs in California list pay?

85 open postings at 53 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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