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Laboratory technician salary in Canada

How much does a Laboratory Technician make in Canada?

Average base salary

$26.30

The average salary for a laboratory technician is $26.30 per hour in Canada. 593 salaries reported, updated at October 18, 2026

Laboratory Technician job openings in Canada

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Lab Patient Technician - Tempo...
LifeLabs3.3out of 5 stars.
Halton Hills, ON
$25.55–$29.84 an hour
Temporary
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Laboratory Technician in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lafarge Canada
 
$106,018per year
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Niagara Health System
 
$102,137per year
Magnum Cementing Services
 
$100,000per year
Parkland Corporation
 
$95,576per year
Government of Nunavut
 
$94,585per year
Regional Municipality of Wood ...
 
$94,279per year

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Highest paying cities for Laboratory Technicians near Canada

  1. Edmonton, AB
    $32.64 per hour
  2. Montréal, QC
    $30.96 per hour
  3. Vancouver, BC
    $28.21 per hour
  4. Winnipeg, MB
    $27.57 per hour
  5. Cambridge, ON
    $27.33 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Laboratory Technician

The average salary for a Laboratory Technician is $26.30 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 593 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Laboratory Technician salaries typically range between a low of $18.15 and a high of $38.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Laboratory Technician include Edmonton, AB at $32.64 per hour, Montréal, QC at $30.96 per hour and Vancouver, BC at $28.21 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Laboratory Technician include Lafarge Canada ($106,018 per year) and Niagara Health System ($102,137 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Laboratory Technician salary compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Laboratory Technician: Average $28.92 per hour
  • Junior Laboratory Technician: Average $51,578 per year
  • Senior Laboratory Technician: Average $28.56 per hour

How much do similar professions as Laboratory Technician get paid in Canada?

Entry Level Laboratory Technician

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Average $28.92 per hour

Junior Laboratory Technician

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Average $51,578 per year

Senior Laboratory Technician

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Average $28.56 per hour