How much does a medical laboratory technician make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 8,304 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $6,054
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $86,740 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $70,480 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $67,490 |
| 75. Samoa estimate | $6,070 |
| 76. South Africa estimate | $6,054 |
| 77. El Salvador estimate | $5,997 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $376 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Radiologic technologistR 117,200
- Clinical research assistantR 85,480
- Audiology technicianR 91,220
- Nursing associate professionalsR 99,090
- Midwife assistantR 105,800
- Medical herbalistR 95,420
- Vet technicianR 81,330
- Dental hygienistR 90,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical laboratory technician make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 8,304 a month, R 99,640 a year.
How much does a medical laboratory technician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 90,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 169,400.
Which country pays a medical laboratory technician the most?
Australia, with a median of $59,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a medical laboratory technician make more in South Africa or in Germany?
In Germany: $57,000 a year against $6,054 in South Africa, 9.4 times more.
Who makes more, a medical laboratory technician or a radiologic technologist?
A radiologic technologist: R 117,200 a year against R 99,640 for a medical laboratory technician, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate