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Laboratory assistant salary in Canada

How much does a Laboratory Assistant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$27.51

The average salary for a laboratory assistant is $27.51 per hour in Canada. 1.1k salaries reported, updated at October 11, 2026

Laboratory Assistant job openings in Canada

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Team Lead - Clinical Laborator...
Dynacare3.4out of 5 stars.
Brampton, ON
$28.00–$30.50 an hour
Part-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Laboratory Assistant in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Vancouver Community College
 
$146,494per year
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MAGNUS HRS
 
$135,200per year
Greenstaff Medical
 
$95,853per year
CDI College
 
$95,472per year
CAMBRIAN COLLEGE
 
$92,336per year
Government of the Northwest Te...
 
$87,322per year

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Highest paying cities for Laboratory Assistants near Canada

  1. Burnaby, BC
    $38.05 per hour
  2. Toronto, ON
    $29.36 per hour
  3. Winnipeg, MB
    $28.83 per hour
  4. Brandon, MB
    $28.69 per hour
  5. Halifax, NS
    $27.60 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Laboratory Assistant

The average salary for a Laboratory Assistant is $27.51 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 11, 2026.

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Laboratory Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $19.67 and a high of $38.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Laboratory Assistant include Burnaby, BC at $38.05 per hour, Toronto, ON at $29.36 per hour and Winnipeg, MB at $28.83 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Laboratory Assistant include Vancouver Community College ($146,494 per year) and MAGNUS HRS ($135,200 per year).

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