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Salary Guide

Lab Technician Salary in Australia

Based on 533 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$52,000 - $72,000
Median salary
$62,000 - $71,300
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$44K
25th percentile$52K
Median$62K
75th percentile$72K
90th percentile$83K

50% of professionals earn between $52,000 - $72,000 AUD

The median salary is $62,000

Top cities

Melbourne91 job openings
Sydney48 job openings
Brisbane43 job openings
Adelaide20 job openings

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Lab Technician

533 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in Australia is AUD 52,000 - AUD 72,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 66,650 per year, based on 533 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Townsville City. Melbourne leads with 91 job openings.

Explore 533 Lab Technician job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.