▼17%
C$56,772
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$45k
MEDIAN
CA$57k
90%
CA$93k
The average salary for a Research Technologist is C$56,772 in 2025
Base Salary
C$45k - C$93k
Total Pay
C$45k - C$92k
Is Average Research Technologist Salary in Canada your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
EXPLORE BY:
Featured Content
‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›
What is the Pay by Experience Level for Research Technologists?
What Do Research Technologists Do?
Research Technologist Tasks
- Prepare, conduct, and evaluate experiments.
- Operate and calibrate lab equipment to collect appropriate data for each experiment.
- Collect and analyze data, participating in verification, and testing protocols.
- Maintain and care for equipment and laboratory, including updating databases and general stocks.
Find your market worth – how it works:
How do Research Technologists Rate Their Jobs?
We currently don't have any reviews for this job and need at least 5 ratings before we can calculate a satisfaction score. Are you a Research Technologist? Take our survey to help us meet this goal.
Common Health Benefits for a Research Technologist
Medical
67%
Dental
67%
Vision
67%
None
33%
Gender Breakdown for Research Technologists
Female
77.8%
Male
22.2%
This data is based on 9 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Research Technologists
What is the highest pay for Research Technologists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Research Technologist is CA$93k / year
What is the lowest pay for Research Technologists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Research Technologist is CA$45k / year
How can Research Technologists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Research Technologist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Research Technologist that oversees more junior Research Technologists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.