What are the main factors that influence a Clinical Laboratory Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Clinical Laboratory Manager?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Clinical Laboratory Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Clinical Laboratory Manager's salary?

A Clinical Laboratory Manager's salary grows with experience: a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $84,948, a Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,243, a Clinical Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $122,247, a Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $148,378, a Research Laboratory Director (5+ years)earns $173,876,

What are the highest paying states for a Clinical Laboratory Manager?

Clinical Laboratory Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Clinical Laboratory Manager roles are District of Columbia $133,700, California $133,200, Massachusetts $131,400. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Clinical Laboratory Manager roles make?

Salaries for Clinical Laboratory Manager level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Laboratory Director: $150,207; Laboratory Senior Manager: $146,517; Laboratory Manager: $120,714; Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor: $99,000; Laboratory Senior Supervisor: $98,986.

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Clinical Laboratory Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Clinical Laboratory Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinical Laboratory Manager in Delaware is $122,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Clinical Laboratory Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,652
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,900 to $134,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,700

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Clinical Laboratory Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,000	$11,167	$2,577	$64
Average	$122,300	$10,192	$2,352	$59
25th Percentile	$108,900	$9,075	$2,094	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Clinical Laboratory Manager Salaries

A Clinical Laboratory Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinical Laboratory Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinical Laboratory Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years): $84,948
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,243
Clinical Laboratory Manager (5+ years): $122,247
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years): $148,378
Research Laboratory Director (5+ years): $173,876

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor	4+ years	$84,948
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$100,243
Clinical Laboratory Manager	5+ years	$122,247
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager	5+ years	$148,378
Research Laboratory Director	5+ years	$173,876

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How Do Clinical Laboratory Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Clinical Laboratory Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $133,700.
California: $133,200.
Massachusetts: $131,400.

District of Columbia $133,700 California $133,200 Massachusetts $131,400 Washington $130,900 New Jersey $130,900 Alaska $130,700 Connecticut $129,100 New York $128,400

Hawaii $126,200 Rhode Island $125,200 Maryland $124,500 Minnesota $123,600 Colorado $123,200 Illinois $123,100 Oregon $122,600 Delaware $122,300

New Hampshire $122,100 Virginia $121,600 Pennsylvania $120,200 Nevada $119,500 North Dakota $119,300 Michigan $118,900 Wisconsin $118,800 Vermont $118,500

Texas $117,800 Arizona $117,700 Maine $117,700 Ohio $117,600 Georgia $116,500 Indiana $115,900 Wyoming $115,800 Utah $115,600

Iowa $115,600 Kansas $115,000 Louisiana $114,800 North Carolina $114,800 Missouri $114,700 Florida $114,300 Montana $114,000 Nebraska $113,800

Kentucky $113,600 South Carolina $113,200 Tennessee $112,900 Idaho $112,700 New Mexico $111,900 Oklahoma $111,700 Alabama $110,900 South Dakota $109,800

Arkansas $109,100 West Virginia $108,800 Mississippi $107,700

Top Paying Cities for Clinical Laboratory Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $121,700
Little Creek: $122,600
Magnolia: $122,500

Lincoln, DE $121,700 Little Creek, DE $122,600 Magnolia, DE $122,500 Milford, DE $122,100 Marydel, DE $122,300 Millsboro, DE $121,200 Millville, DE $121,400 Milton, DE $121,600

Nassau, DE $121,700 Ocean View, DE $121,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $121,600 Seaford, DE $121,700 Selbyville, DE $121,200 Smyrna, DE $122,700 Viola, DE $122,200 Woodside, DE $122,500

Bear, DE $122,200 Newark, DE $122,200 Claymont, DE $122,400 Delaware City, DE $122,300 Hockessin, DE $122,100 Kirkwood, DE $122,300 Middletown, DE $122,300 Montchanin, DE $122,200

New Castle, DE $122,200 Odessa, DE $122,400 Port Penn, DE $122,400 Rockland, DE $122,200 Saint Georges, DE $122,300 Townsend, DE $122,500 Winterthur, DE $122,200 Lewes, DE $121,700

Wilmington, DE $122,200 Dover, DE $122,600 Dover Afb, DE $122,000 Bethany Beach, DE $121,300 Bethel, DE $121,400 Bridgeville, DE $121,700 Camden Wyoming, DE $122,300 Cheswold, DE $122,600

Clayton, DE $122,600 Dagsboro, DE $121,200 Delmar, DE $121,000 Ellendale, DE $121,400 Felton, DE $122,000 Fenwick Island, DE $121,200 Frankford, DE $121,000 Frederica, DE $122,200

Georgetown, DE $121,100 Greenwood, DE $121,700 Harbeson, DE $121,300 Harrington, DE $121,900 Hartly, DE $122,300 Houston, DE $121,700 Kenton, DE $122,600 Laurel, DE $121,100

Yorklyn, DE $122,200

Clinical Laboratory Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Clinical Laboratory Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $136,908. While startup companies pay approximate $115,821.

Clinical Laboratory Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$115,821
Growth Stage	51~500	$122,494
Established	501~5000	$132,209
Enterprise	5000+	$136,908

Clinical Laboratory Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinical Laboratory Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 51% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Clinical Laboratory Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinical Laboratory Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinical Laboratory Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$146,760	$71.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$140,645	$68.0	15%
Media	$136,976	$66.0	12%
Telecom	$135,753	$65.0	11%
Aerospace & Defense	$134,530	$65.0	10%

Clinical Laboratory Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinical Laboratory Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$108,900

Average $122,300/year

$134,000

$9,075

Average $10,192/month

$11,167

$2,094

Average $2,352/week

$2,577

$52

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$134,000	$11,167	$2,577	$64
Average	$122,300	$10,192	$2,352	$59
25th Percentile	$108,900	$9,075	$2,094	$52

Clinical Laboratory Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Clinical Laboratory Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $148,400 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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