Salary of Laboratory Technician in Australia 2026

How much does a Laboratory Technician earn?

$87,791 / Annual
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $59,047 Average salary: $87,791 Maximum: $100,000

Minimum
$59,047 Average salary
$87,791 Maximum
$100,000

$7,316 / Monthly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,921 Average salary: $7,316 Maximum: $8,333

Minimum
$4,921 Average salary
$7,316 Maximum
$8,333

$244 / Daily
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $164 Average salary: $244 Maximum: $278

Minimum
$164 Average salary
$244 Maximum
$278

$46 / Hourly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $31 Average salary: $46 Maximum: $52

Minimum
$31 Average salary
$46 Maximum
$52

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Laboratory Technician in Australia

Laboratory Technician

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 week ago

, Western Australia SGS Full-time $90,000 - $95,000 Contract

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries...
Laboratory Technician

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia XTecGen Full-time

XTecGen is an independent materials testing laboratory specialising in testing construction products. We are a NATA...
Laboratory Technician

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 3 weeks ago

Perth Airport, Western Australia SGS Full-time

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Shift Leader	$32,000	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings

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FAQ - Laboratory Technician

The average salary for Laboratory Technician is AUD87,791 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 14 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Laboratory Technician in Australia.

The lowest salary of Laboratory Technician per year in Australia is AUD59,047

The highest salary for Laboratory Technician per year in Australia is AUD100,000

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 14 job postings with salary.