How much does a Lab Technician earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Lab Technician in Canada ranges from CAD 53,366 to CAD 69,368 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,814 job listings

Salary Guide

Lab Technician Salary in Canada

Based on 1,814 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$53,366 - $69,368

Median salary

$53,366 - $69,368

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$37K

25th percentile$46K

Median$53K

75th percentile$69K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $46,350 - $69,368 CAD

The median salary is $53,366

Top cities

Toronto133 job openings

Ottawa90 job openings

Calgary62 job openings

Edmonton41 job openings

Vancouver39 job openings

Winnipeg32 job openings

Brampton28 job openings

London26 job openings

Saskatoon26 job openings

Regina25 job openings

Kamloops24 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)24 job openings

Mississauga21 job openings

Barrie20 job openings

Markham20 job openings

Top companies hiring

LifeLabs26

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services13

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies1

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Lab Technician

1,814 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in Canada is CAD 53,366 - CAD 69,368 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 61,367 per year, based on 1,814 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 133 job openings.

Leading employers for Lab Technician roles in Canada include LifeLabs, LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, Ciena Corporation, Thurber Engineering, Lifelabs LP.

Explore 1,814 Lab Technician job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.