How much does a Laboratory Director make in California? The average Laboratory Director salary in California is $207,932 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $185,445 and $241,109. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Laboratory Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary $164,971 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary $185,445 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary $207,932 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary $241,109 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary $271,315 CA March 26, 2024
25% $185,445 10% $164,971 90% $271,315 75% $241,109 $207,932 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Laboratory Director leads and directs the strategic design, management, and implementation of laboratory operations. Establishes and approves operating policies and procedures to guide the design of projects. Being a Laboratory Director estimates the time and resources needed to complete projects. Orders and inspects materials and equipment and maintains detailed and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Additionally, Laboratory Director manages costs by maintaining vendor relationships and implementing process improvements. Typically responsible for acquiring funding. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Laboratory Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Laboratory Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $198,695 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $201,523 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $208,686 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $198,318 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $193,228 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $205,670 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $199,261 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $187,761 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $229,988 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $229,423 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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