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Lab Technician Salary in Australia

Based on 806 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$76,000 - $92,000
Median salary
$76,000 - $92,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$61K
25th percentile$76K
Median$76K
75th percentile$92K
90th percentile$106K

50% of professionals earn between $76,000 - $92,000 AUD

The median salary is $76,000

Top cities

Melbourne94 job openings
Sydney80 job openings
Brisbane74 job openings
Canberra55 job openings
Adelaide36 job openings
Gold Coast City31 job openings
Townsville City22 job openings
Redmond20 job openings

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Lab Technician

806 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in Australia is AUD 76,000 - AUD 92,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 84,000 per year, based on 806 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide. Melbourne leads with 94 job openings.

Explore 806 Lab Technician job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.