User rates (per hour) since September 1st, 2026:
| USD/h | SEM Regular | SEM Cryo | TEM Regular | TEM Cryo | Raman | XRD | FTIR | XRF | HCS | AFM | XRM |
| Internal | 63 | 84 | 104 | 137 | 32 | 56 | 16 | 16 | 42 | 16 | 34* |
| External | 133 | 164 | 198 | 261 | 85 | 123 | 60 | 60 | 100 | 60 | 120** |
User rates are updated in August/September every year. Once the new rates are approved, they will be posted on this website. All users will be notified of the new rates by email.
Technician Assistance – assistance with data collection or training
- $87/hr – Internal
- 137/hr – External
* $500 for 24 hour blocks
** $30 sample set up fee in addition to the hourly rate