Explore jobs
Find specific jobs
Explore careers
Explore professions
Best companies
Explore companies
Job outlook for senior laboratory associates in the United States
Are senior laboratory associate jobs in demand?
Senior laboratory associate job and salary trends over time
Senior laboratory associate jobs over time
Senior laboratory associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 216 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 221 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 221 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 217 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 218 | 0.00% |
Average senior laboratory associate salary over time
Senior laboratory associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,645 | $30.60 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $61,915 | $29.77 | --0.7% |
| 2024 | $62,361 | $29.98 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $60,812 | $29.24 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $59,641 | $28.67 | +0.9% |
Senior laboratory associate jobs by state
Most common states for senior laboratory associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 127 | 15% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 80 | 13% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 155 | 12% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 333 | 11% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 712 | 10% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 72 | 10% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 63 | 9% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 62 | 9% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 460 | 8% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 527 | 7% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 398 | 7% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 393 | 7% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 197 | 7% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 128 | 7% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 95 | 7% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 77 | 7% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 39 | 7% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 721 | 6% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 531 | 6% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 110 | 6% |
Most common cities for senior laboratory associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $78,018 |
Senior Laboratory Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior laboratory associate experts
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of New Mexico
Palm Beach State College
Southeastern Louisiana University
Christopher Bae Ph.D.
Professor, Department ChairUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
Department of Anthropology
What type of skills will young Senior Laboratory Associates need?
Christopher Bae Ph.D.: Several things really make a resume stand out when hitting the job market. First and foremost, experience in the field and/or laboratory and the ability to show that one is capable of starting a project from scratch and seeing it through to final completion (as evidenced from resulting conference presentations and publications). Undergraduate students should try to gain experience as interns and in field schools. This gives them some experience, and they get a chance to see whether the field is right for them. Graduate students need to develop advanced analytical skills as they work through their qualitative and quantitative datasets. Having a high grade point average can help as well if the hiring firm requests academic transcripts.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Laboratory Associates?
Dr. Bruce Huckell Ph.D.: Yes, to some degree. For graduate students, the restrictions on travel and out-of-state research, as well as the closures of museums, all act to extend the length of time it will take to obtain their master's or doctoral degrees. For undergraduates, the limitations on in-person instruction may compromise the training in laboratory class settings; students may not learn as much if hands-on training is reduced or eliminated.
What experience really stands out on Senior Laboratory Associate resumes?
Dr. Alexandra Gorgevska Ph.D.: The Palm Beach State College Biotechnology Program is a very hands-on intensive training program that ensures our graduates are well versed in fundamental life science laboratory techniques and sterile/aseptic techniques and instrumentation skills. As part of our program, students can earn two College Credit Certificates along with an A.S. degree that includes an industry internship experience.
We are very fortunate to have an excellent relationship with our business partners who are familiar with our facilities, worked with us for many years, and are aware of the vast instrumentation and hands-on training our students receive. They continue to provide career opportunities for our students and interns.
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.
Department HeadSoutheastern Louisiana University
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Senior Laboratory Associates in the next 3-5 years?
Mohammad Saadeh Ph.D.: IoT and automation.