What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Lab Consultant?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Lab Consultant jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $128,299 $10,691 $2,467 $61.68 Berkeley, CA $126,638 $10,553 $2,435 $60.88 Sitka, AK $124,594 $10,382 $2,396 $59.90 Wyoming, WY $123,348 $10,279 $2,372 $59.30 Santa Clara, CA $122,143 $10,178 $2,348 $58.72 San Francisco, CA $121,853 $10,154 $2,343 $58.58 Livermore, CA $121,316 $10,109 $2,333 $58.33 San Jose, CA $121,213 $10,101 $2,331 $58.28 Daly City, CA $119,838 $9,986 $2,304 $57.61 Arlington, VA $119,174 $9,931 $2,291 $57.30

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Q: How much does a Lab Consultant make?

The average annual pay for a lab consultant in the United States is $103,425 a year — that works out to approximately $49.72 an hour. The middle 80% of Lab Consultants earn between $38,500 (10th percentile) and $192,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lab Consultant Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Lab Consultant in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Equine Surgeon at $235,749 (227.9%) above Lab Consultant. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Equine Surgeon $339,174 $28,264 $6,522 $163.06 Student Radiology Technician $95,899 $7,991 $1,844 $46.11 Test And Turn Up Technician $52,688 $4,390 $1,013 $25.33 Blood Technician $43,934 $3,661 $844 $21.12 Sports Medicine Technician $40,199 $3,349 $773 $19.33

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Lab Consultant Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$103,425

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Ohio

$99,898

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How much does a Lab Consultant make?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lab Consultant in the United States is $103,425 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $49.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,988/week or $8,618/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $247,000 and as low as $21,000, the majority of Lab Consultant salaries currently range between $50,500 (25th percentile) to $130,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $192,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Lab Consultant varies greatly (by as much as 79500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Lab Consultant in your area makes on average $99,898 per year, or $3,527 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $103,425. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Lab Consultant salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lab Consultant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Lab Consultant Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Lab Consultant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $21,169 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $24,874 (24.1%) above the $103,425 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Lab Consultant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Lab Consultant role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$128,299	$10,691	$2,467	$61.68
Berkeley, CA	$126,638	$10,553	$2,435	$60.88
Sitka, AK	$124,594	$10,382	$2,396	$59.90
Wyoming, WY	$123,348	$10,279	$2,372	$59.30
Santa Clara, CA	$122,143	$10,178	$2,348	$58.72
San Francisco, CA	$121,853	$10,154	$2,343	$58.58
Livermore, CA	$121,316	$10,109	$2,333	$58.33
San Jose, CA	$121,213	$10,101	$2,331	$58.28
Daly City, CA	$119,838	$9,986	$2,304	$57.61
Arlington, VA	$119,174	$9,931	$2,291	$57.30

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lab Consultant Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Lab Consultant job category, we found that Equine Surgeon jobs have average salaries greater than Lab Consultant jobs.

Significantly, Equine Surgeon jobs pay $235,749 (227.9%) more than the average Lab Consultant salary of $103,425. If you're qualified, finding work as a Equine Surgeon may help you make more money than that of the average Lab Consultant position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Equine Surgeon	$339,174	$28,264	$6,522	$163.06
Student Radiology Technician	$95,899	$7,991	$1,844	$46.11
Test And Turn Up Technician	$52,688	$4,390	$1,013	$25.33
Blood Technician	$43,934	$3,661	$844	$21.12
Sports Medicine Technician	$40,199	$3,349	$773	$19.33

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Infographic detailing Lab Consultant salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $103,425 per year or $49.72 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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