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Laboratory technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Laboratory technicians support scientists and help carry out tests, research and investigations.

Laboratory technicians typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Laboratory technician you will typically work weekends.

* from ONETonline
Average salary
24,640 GBP *
per year
15,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Salary statistics

Average salary for Laboratory technician

  • 26,291 GBP
  • 23,046 GBP
Average salary for part-time Laboratory technician
Average salary for full-time Laboratory technician

Showing:
Part-time Full-time
  • 14,121 GBP
  • 13,455 GBP
  • 24,640 GBP
  • 23,046 GBP
  • 26,291 GBP
Salary over time for Laboratory technician

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 24,582 GBP
  • 24,202 GBP
  • 23,473 GBP
  • 24,099 GBP
  • 24,065 GBP
  • 24,686 GBP
  • 24,640 GBP
  • 25,218 GBP
  • 26,805 GBP
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Future outlook for Laboratory technicians

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Very good outlook
71 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
38% chance of automation in the future

Laboratory technician - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Laboratory technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

Find out what skills and qualifications can help you become a Laboratory technician

You could take a college course, like a Level 2 Certificate or Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science to help improve your chances of finding work.

Chemistry, Physics and Biology A levels are also useful.

You'll need:

  • knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
  • knowledge of biology
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • the ability to work well with others
  • administration skills
  • maths knowledge
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Laboratory technician

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