Salary of Laboratory Technician in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Laboratory Technician earn?

NZD 73,500 / Annual
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 70,000 Average salary: NZD 73,500 Maximum: NZD 80,000

Minimum
NZD 70,000 Average salary
NZD 73,500 Maximum
NZD 80,000

NZD 6,125 / Monthly
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 5,833 Average salary: NZD 6,125 Maximum: NZD 6,667

Minimum
NZD 5,833 Average salary
NZD 6,125 Maximum
NZD 6,667

NZD 204 / Daily
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 194 Average salary: NZD 204 Maximum: NZD 222

Minimum
NZD 194 Average salary
NZD 204 Maximum
NZD 222

NZD 38 / Hourly
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 36 Average salary: NZD 38 Maximum: NZD 42

Minimum
NZD 36 Average salary
NZD 38 Maximum
NZD 42

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Laboratory Technician in New Zealand

Laboratory Technician

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Laboratory Technician

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Wellington, New Zealand Downer Full-time

DescriptionKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner is committed to...
Laboratory Technician

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Wellington, New Zealand ALS Global Full-time

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Construction Manager	NZD 17,102	View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering	NZD 16,955	View listings

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FAQ - Laboratory Technician

The average salary for Laboratory Technician is AUD73,500 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 12 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Laboratory Technician in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Laboratory Technician per year in New Zealand is AUD70,000

The highest salary for Laboratory Technician per year in New Zealand is AUD80,000

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 12 job postings with salary.