Laboratory Technician Average Salary in Bangladesh 2020
How much money does a Laboratory Technician make in Bangladesh?
LOW
9,370
BDT AVERAGE
20,400
BDT HIGH
32,400
BDT
A person working as a Laboratory Technician in Bangladesh typically earns around 20,400 BDT per month. Salaries range from 9,370 BDT (lowest) to 32,400 BDT (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Laboratory Technician salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Laboratory Technician Salary Distribution in Bangladesh
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Laboratory Technician salaries in Bangladesh range from 9,370 BDT per month (minimum salary) to 32,400 BDT per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 22,000 BDT per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Laboratory Technician(s) are earning less than 22,000 BDT while the other half are earning more than 22,000 BDT. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Laboratory Technician(s) are earning less than 14,100 BDT while 75% of them are earning more than 14,100 BDT. Also from the diagram, 75% of Laboratory Technician(s) are earning less than 29,400 BDT while 25% are earning more than 29,400 BDT.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Laboratory Technician Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Laboratory Technician salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Laboratory Technician with less than two years of experience makes approximately 10,600 BDT per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 14,200 BDT per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 21,000 BDT per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Laboratory Technician(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 25,600 BDT per month, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 27,900 BDT per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 30,200 BDT per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Laboratory Technician average salary change by experience in Bangladesh
| 0 - 2 Years | 10,600 BDT | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 14,200 BDT |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 21,000 BDT |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 25,600 BDT |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 27,900 BDT |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 30,200 BDT |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Laboratory Technician Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Laboratory Technician(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Laboratory Technician salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is Bachelor's Degree, the average salary of a Laboratory Technician is 12,400 BDT per month.
While someone with a Master's Degree gets a salary of 23,900 BDT per month, 93% more than someone having a Bachelor's Degree degree.
Laboratory Technician average salary difference by education level in Bangladesh
| Bachelor's Degree | 12,400 BDT | |
| Master's Degree | +93% | 23,900 BDT |
Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Bangladesh costs anywhere from 130,000 Taka(s) to 390,000 Taka(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support the thoery. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Laboratory Technician Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Laboratory Technician employees in Bangladesh earn 21% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 22,300 BDT | |
| Female | -18% | 18,400 BDT |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Bangladesh for all Careers
Laboratory Technician Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Bangladesh
How much are annual salary increments in Bangladesh for Laboratory Technician(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician(s) in Bangladesh are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 28 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.
Bangladesh / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2019
| Banking | 9% | |
| Energy | 9% | |
| Information Technology | 9% | |
| Healthcare | 9% | |
| Travel | 9% | |
| Construction | 9% | |
| Education | 9% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Bangladesh for the year 2019. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Laboratory Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Bangladesh
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Laboratory Technician is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
84% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 16% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 16% | |
| No Bonus | 84% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Laboratory Technician Average Hourly Wage in Bangladesh
120 BDT per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Bangladesh is 120 BDT. This means that the average Laboratory Technician in Bangladesh earns approximately 120 BDT for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Laboratory Technician VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Laboratory Technician is 37% less than that of Healthcare Technical. Also, Healthcare Technical salaries are 17% less than those of Health and Medical.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Academic Clinician | 54,400 BDT |  +170% |
| Admitting Officer | 19,800 BDT |  -3% |
| Ambulance Dispatcher | 20,700 BDT | +2% |
| Ambulance Driver | 19,300 BDT | -5% |
| Ambulance Officer and Paramedic | 21,700 BDT | +7% |
| Ambulatory Services Director | 40,800 BDT | +100% |
| Anatomic Pathology Supervisor | 48,600 BDT | +140% |
| Anesthesia Technician | 29,900 BDT | +47% |
| Anesthesiologist | 82,500 BDT | +310% |
| Anesthesiology Assistant | 30,100 BDT | +48% |
| Assistant Optometrist | 22,900 BDT | +12% |
| Audiologist | 46,900 BDT | +130% |
| Biomedical Engineering Director | 35,200 BDT | +73% |
| Biomedical Engineering Technician | 18,800 BDT | -8% |
| Cardiac Technician | 18,500 BDT | -9% |
| Cardiovascular Specialist | 104,000 BDT | +410% |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | 40,000 BDT | +96% |
| Central Sterile Processing Technician | 22,100 BDT | +9% |
| Charge Entry Specialist | 26,200 BDT | +29% |
| Clinical Application Specialist | 24,300 BDT | +19% |
| Clinical Biochemist | 48,000 BDT | +140% |
| Clinical Cytogeneticist | 37,700 BDT | +85% |
| Clinical Data Reviewer | 24,800 BDT | +22% |
| Clinical Development Specialist | 31,500 BDT | +55% |
| Clinical Field Associate | 25,700 BDT | +26% |
| Clinical Genetic Technologist | 37,400 BDT | +84% |
| Clinical Microbiologist | 50,600 BDT | +150% |
| Clinical Molecular Geneticist | 42,900 BDT | +110% |
| Clinical Neuropsychologist | 56,000 BDT | +180% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 30,300 BDT | +49% |
| Clinical Scientist | 53,600 BDT | +160% |
| CME Specialist | 42,800 BDT | +110% |
| CT Technologist | 24,500 BDT | +20% |
| Cytogenetic Technologist | 37,200 BDT | +83% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | 30,200 BDT | +48% |
| Dispensing Optician | 24,300 BDT | +19% |
| Dosimetrist | 34,700 BDT | +70% |
| EKG Technician | 24,700 BDT | +21% |
| Endoscopic Assistant | 22,300 BDT | +10% |
| Endoscopy Technician | 21,500 BDT | +6% |
| Enterostomal Therapist | 35,400 BDT | +74% |
| Epidemiologist | 44,500 BDT | +120% |
| FGP Ultrasound Techncian | 22,600 BDT | +11% |
| Health Systems Specialist | 30,700 BDT | +51% |
| Health Technologist | 35,100 BDT | +72% |
| Healthcare Data Analyst | 25,100 BDT | +23% |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | 26,500 BDT | +30% |
| Histotechnologist | 33,500 BDT | +65% |
| Immunologist | 47,800 BDT | +130% |
| Industrial Hygienist | 32,800 BDT | +61% |
| Infection Control Coordinator | 24,400 BDT | +20% |
| Infection Control Practitioner | 52,000 BDT | +160% |
| Infection Preventionist | 38,000 BDT | +87% |
| Informatics Practice Specialist | 30,400 BDT | +49% |
| Interventional Radiographer | 42,300 BDT | +110% |
| Lab Assistant | 20,000 BDT | -2% |
| Laboratory Manager | 38,000 BDT | +87% |
| Laboratory Technician | 20,400 BDT | +0% |
| Low Vision Therapist | 45,600 BDT | +120% |
| Mammography Technician | 19,400 BDT | -5% |
| Medical Coder | 17,500 BDT | -14% |
| Medical Courier | 13,900 BDT | -32% |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | 21,800 BDT | +7% |
| Medical Forms Designer | 17,700 BDT | -13% |
| Medical Technologist | 23,800 BDT | +17% |
| MRI Technologist | 20,400 BDT | +0% |
| Music Therapist | 31,000 BDT | +52% |
| Neonatologist | 58,100 BDT | +190% |
| Neurodiagnostic Techncian | 22,100 BDT | +9% |
| Neuropsychology Testing Assistant | 18,800 BDT | -8% |
| Nuclear Medical Technician | 28,900 BDT | +42% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technolgoist | 28,000 BDT | +38% |
| Nutrition Assistant | 20,100 BDT | -1% |
| Occupaitional Therapy Assistant | 22,900 BDT | +12% |
| Operating Room Scheduler | 19,500 BDT | -4% |
| Operating Room Services Director | 61,600 BDT | +200% |
| Ophthalmic Assistant | 22,400 BDT | +10% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | 22,800 BDT | +12% |
| Optician | 47,900 BDT | +140% |
| Orthopedic Technician | 23,300 BDT | +14% |
| Orthoptist | 58,900 BDT | +190% |
| Orthotist | 60,000 BDT | +190% |
| Pathology Assistant | 20,200 BDT | -1% |
| Perfusionist | 66,000 BDT | +220% |
| Phlebotomist | 15,300 BDT | -25% |
| Pre Authorization Case Manager | 31,600 BDT | +55% |
| Prosthetist | 49,600 BDT | +140% |
| Radiation Therapist | 71,900 BDT | +250% |
| Radiation Therapy Technologist | 28,600 BDT | +40% |
| Radiographer | 46,500 BDT | +130% |
| Radiography Technologist | 29,100 BDT | +43% |
| Radiologic Technologist | 29,300 BDT | +44% |
| Radiology Technologist | 29,200 BDT | +43% |
| Respiratory Care Practitioner | 56,200 BDT | +180% |
| Respiratory Therapist | 40,200 BDT | +97% |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 25,200 BDT | +24% |
| Sonographer | 28,700 BDT | +41% |
| Sonography Technologist | 30,200 BDT | +48% |
| Speech and Language Pathologist | 44,900 BDT | +120% |
| Ultrasonographer | 23,000 BDT | +13% |
| Ultrasound Technologist | 23,400 BDT | +15% |
| Vascular Technologist | 21,900 BDT | +8% |
| X-Ray Technologist | 28,900 BDT | +42% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Barisal | 19,800 BDT |
| Bogra | 19,800 BDT |
| Chandpur | 17,300 BDT |
| Chittagong | 21,300 BDT |
| Coxs Bazar | 19,500 BDT |
| Dhaka | 22,700 BDT |
| Jamalpur | 18,200 BDT |
| Jessore | 20,000 BDT |
| Khulna | 20,100 BDT |
| Rajshahi | 21,600 BDT |
| St. Martin | 17,800 BDT |
| Sylhet | 19,900 BDT |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Bangladesh earn 25% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 23,200 BDT | |
| Public Sector | +25% | 28,900 BDT |
