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Salary Guide

Lab Technician Salary in New Zealand

Based on 305 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$61,789 - $62,648
Median salary
$61,789 - $62,648
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$49K
25th percentile$61K
Median$62K
75th percentile$63K
90th percentile$72K

50% of professionals earn between $60,929 - $62,648 NZD

The median salary is $61,789

Top cities

Auckland95 job openings
Wellington41 job openings
Christchurch25 job openings

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Lab Technician

305 job openings

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The average salary for a Lab Technician in New Zealand is NZD 61,789 - NZD 62,648 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 62,219 per year, based on 305 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lab Technician job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Hastings. Auckland leads with 95 job openings.

Explore 305 Lab Technician job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.