What are the main factors that influence a Lab Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lab Associate's salary?

A Lab Associate's salary grows with experience: a Lab Associate (0-2 years)earns $60,531, a Laboratory Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $73,145, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $91,632, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $113,530,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Associate?

Lab Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Associate roles are District of Columbia $64,048, California $63,805, Massachusetts $62,955. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Associate roles make?

Salaries for Lab Associate level roles vary by specialization: Cath Lab Nurse: $96,601; Lab Research Associate: $87,466; Lab Operations Technician III: $84,300; Quality Lab Associate: $79,928; Lab Operations Technician II: $71,400.

Lab Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lab Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lab Associate in Rhode Island is $60,392 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Lab Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,767
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,830 to $66,346
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,855

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Lab Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,346	$5,529	$1,276	$32
Average	$60,392	$5,033	$1,161	$29
25th Percentile	$53,830	$4,486	$1,035	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Associate Salaries

A Lab Associate'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 Do Lab Associate 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 Lab Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,048.
California: $63,805.
Massachusetts: $62,955.

District of Columbia $64,048 California $63,805 Massachusetts $62,955 Washington $62,723 New Jersey $62,700 Alaska $62,619 Connecticut $61,821 New York $61,497

Hawaii $60,462 Rhode Island $59,976 Maryland $59,646 Minnesota $59,195 Colorado $59,021 Illinois $58,963 Oregon $58,743 Delaware $58,582

New Hampshire $58,480 Virginia $58,252 Pennsylvania $57,587 Nevada $57,251 North Dakota $57,141 Michigan $56,968 Wisconsin $56,904 Vermont $56,777

Texas $56,424 Maine $56,401 Arizona $56,366 Ohio $56,325 Georgia $55,793 Indiana $55,527 Wyoming $55,475 Utah $55,394

Iowa $55,359 Kansas $55,082 Louisiana $55,001 North Carolina $54,972 Missouri $54,960 Florida $54,735 Montana $54,613 Nebraska $54,498

Kentucky $54,434 South Carolina $54,203 Tennessee $54,058 Idaho $54,000 New Mexico $53,578 Oklahoma $53,485 Alabama $53,144 South Dakota $52,571

Arkansas $52,259 West Virginia $52,091 Mississippi $51,588

Top Paying Cities for Lab Associates

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:

Adamsville: $60,959
Albion: $59,947
Ashaway: $61,190

Adamsville, RI $60,959 Albion, RI $59,947 Ashaway, RI $61,190 Barrington, RI $59,947 Block Island, RI $60,872 Bradford, RI $61,150 Bristol, RI $59,889 Carolina, RI $60,652

Charlestown, RI $60,716 Chepachet, RI $59,831 Clayville, RI $59,889 Coventry, RI $59,831 West Greenwich, RI $59,791 East Greenwich, RI $59,872 Exeter, RI $61,150 Fiskeville, RI $59,947

Forestdale, RI $59,889 Foster, RI $59,791 Glendale, RI $59,791 Greene, RI $60,462 Greenville, RI $59,947 Harmony, RI $59,929 Harrisville, RI $59,831 Hope, RI $59,947

Hope Valley, RI $61,190 Hopkinton, RI $61,208 Jamestown, RI $60,595 Kenyon, RI $61,133 Little Compton, RI $60,936 Manville, RI $59,947 Mapleville, RI $59,791 Newport, RI $60,606

Middletown, RI $60,861 North Kingstown, RI $59,773 North Scituate, RI $59,929 Oakland, RI $59,848 Pascoag, RI $59,814 Pawtucket, RI $59,947 Central Falls, RI $59,947 Cumberland, RI $59,947

Lincoln, RI $59,947 Portsmouth, RI $60,363 Prudence Island, RI $59,831 Rockville, RI $61,208 Saunderstown, RI $60,629 Shannock, RI $61,115 Slatersville, RI $59,889 Slocum, RI $60,629

Tiverton, RI $60,976 Wakefield, RI $60,566 Kingston, RI $60,577 Narragansett, RI $60,589 Peace Dale, RI $60,566 Warren, RI $59,929 Warwick, RI $59,947 Westerly, RI $61,225

West Kingston, RI $60,612 West Warwick, RI $59,947 Wood River Junction, RI $61,150 Woonsocket, RI $59,889 North Smithfield, RI $59,929 Wyoming, RI $61,133 Providence, RI $59,947 Cranston, RI $59,947

North Providence, RI $59,947 East Providence, RI $59,947 Riverside, RI $59,947 Rumford, RI $59,947 Smithfield, RI $59,947 Johnston, RI $59,947

Lab Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Associate'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$53,830

Average $60,392/year

$66,346

$4,486

Average $5,033/month

$5,529

$1,035

Average $1,161/week

$1,276

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,346	$5,529	$1,276	$32
Average	$60,392	$5,033	$1,161	$29
25th Percentile	$53,830	$4,486	$1,035	$26

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