Lab Technician salary in Canada

Based on 488 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$64,971 - $76,871

Median salary

$64,132 - $75,481

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$53K

25th percentile$60K

Median$64K

75th percentile$72K

90th percentile$78K

50% of professionals earn between $60,289 - $72,008 CAD

The median salary is $64,132

Top cities

Toronto48 job openings

Brampton16 job openings

Edmonton15 job openings

Vancouver14 job openings

Calgary13 job openings

Ottawa9 job openings

Dartmouth9 job openings

Mississauga8 job openings

Hamilton8 job openings

Baden6 job openings

Saskatoon5 job openings

Eastern Ontario4 job openings

London4 job openings

Markham4 job openings

Oakville4 job openings

Etobicoke3 job openings

Halifax3 job openings

Mirabel3 job openings

Top companies hiring

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services5

College of New Caledonia2

Corus Orthodontists1

Equinox Gold Corp.1

Net2Source (N2S)1

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Lab Technician

488 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in Canada is CAD 64,971 - CAD 76,871 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 69,807 per year, based on 488 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary. Toronto leads with 48 job openings.

Leading employers for Lab Technician roles in Canada include LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, College of New Caledonia, Chemtrade, Corus Orthodontists, Equinox Gold Corp..

Explore 488 Lab Technician job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.