Medical Laboratory Technician salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $59,280 — South Australia sits $8,621 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Medical Laboratory Technician salary of $50,659 — after $5,746 income tax and $1,013 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Medical Laboratory Technician roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Adelaide★ 4.2 | $80,800 | $77,876 – $83,724 |
| SA Pathology ★ 3.1 | $69,437 | $67,757 – $71,136 |
| Clinpath Pathology★ 2.8 | $69,150 | $66,062 – $72,238 |
| Spinecare Chiropractic Castle Plaza★ 3.6 | $50,659 | $36,960 – $74,280 |
Medical Laboratory Technician pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.