What are the main factors that influence a Lab Operations Director'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 Lab Operations Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Lab Operations Director roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Lab Operations Director's salary?

A Lab Operations Director's salary grows with experience: a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $88,016, a Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $102,931, a Clinical Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $123,753, a Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $135,715, a Lab Operations Director (5+ years)earns $159,017,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Operations Director?

Lab Operations Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Operations Director roles are District of Columbia $190,113, California $189,393, Massachusetts $186,863. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Operations Director roles make?

Salaries for Lab Operations Director level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Lab Operations: $168,150; Assistant Lab Director: $147,620; Lab Operations Senior Manager: $146,590; Lab Director: $144,549; Lab Operations Manager: $133,633.

Lab Operations Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Lab Operations Director make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Operations Director in New Mexico is $159,033 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, a Lab Operations Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $187,785
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,783 to $174,083
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,436

10% $118,436

50% (Median) $159,033

90% $187,785

Lab Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,083	$14,507	$3,348	$84
Average	$159,033	$13,253	$3,058	$76
25th Percentile	$137,783	$11,482	$2,650	$66

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Lab Operations Director with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Choose your preferred time

All times are listed as US Eastern time (Boston/New York)

By submitting, you consent to receiving communications from Salary.com. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Unsubscribe anytime.

Key Factors That Influence Lab Operations Director Salaries

A Lab Operations Director'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 Lab Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lab Operations Director'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): $88,016
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $102,931
Clinical Laboratory Manager (5+ years): $123,753
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years): $135,715
Lab Operations Director (5+ years): $159,017

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor	4+ years	$88,016
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$102,931
Clinical Laboratory Manager	5+ years	$123,753
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager	5+ years	$135,715
Lab Operations Director	5+ years	$159,017

View as Graph

How Do Lab Operations Director 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 Lab Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $190,113.
California: $189,393.
Massachusetts: $186,863.

District of Columbia $190,113 California $189,393 Massachusetts $186,863 Washington $186,183 New Jersey $186,113 Alaska $185,873 Connecticut $183,503 New York $182,543

Hawaii $179,463 Rhode Island $178,023 Maryland $177,043 Minnesota $175,703 Colorado $175,193 Illinois $175,023 Oregon $174,363 Delaware $173,883

New Hampshire $173,583 Virginia $172,903 Pennsylvania $170,933 Nevada $169,933 North Dakota $169,613 Michigan $169,093 Wisconsin $168,903 Vermont $168,533

Texas $167,483 Maine $167,413 Arizona $167,313 Ohio $167,193 Georgia $165,613 Indiana $164,823 Wyoming $164,663 Utah $164,423

Iowa $164,323 Kansas $163,503 Louisiana $163,263 North Carolina $163,173 Missouri $163,143 Florida $162,473 Montana $162,113 Nebraska $161,763

Kentucky $161,573 South Carolina $160,893 Tennessee $160,463 Idaho $160,293 New Mexico $159,033 Oklahoma $158,763 Alabama $157,743 South Dakota $156,053

Arkansas $155,123 West Virginia $154,623 Mississippi $153,133

Top Paying Cities for Lab Operations Directors

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:

Algodones: $160,733
Belen: $159,833
Bernalillo: $161,013

Algodones, NM $160,733 Belen, NM $159,833 Bernalillo, NM $161,013 Bluewater, NM $157,633 Bosque, NM $158,663 Casa Blanca, NM $159,023 Cedar Crest, NM $161,143 Cedarvale, NM $154,833

Cerrillos, NM $160,843 Claunch, NM $154,253 Coyote, NM $158,473 Cuba, NM $158,223 Cubero, NM $159,373 Edgewood, NM $160,423 Estancia, NM $158,513 Gallina, NM $157,643

Counselor, NM $157,743 Grants, NM $157,453 Milan, NM $158,083 Isleta, NM $161,293 Jarales, NM $159,683 Jemez Pueblo, NM $159,953 Jemez Springs, NM $159,463 Laguna, NM $160,153

La Jara, NM $158,043 La Joya, NM $157,683 Lindrith, NM $157,493 Los Lunas, NM $160,683 Mcintosh, NM $159,383 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $158,323 Moriarty, NM $158,853 Mountainair, NM $157,143

Nageezi, NM $157,533 New Laguna, NM $159,293 Paguate, NM $159,403 Pena Blanca, NM $161,183 Peralta, NM $160,933 Placitas, NM $161,013 Ponderosa, NM $159,753 Prewitt, NM $157,583

Regina, NM $157,693 Sandia Park, NM $160,743 Corrales, NM $161,353 San Fidel, NM $158,433 San Rafael, NM $157,763 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $160,743 San Ysidro, NM $160,523 Stanley, NM $158,833

Tijeras, NM $160,763 Tome, NM $160,463 Torreon, NM $159,933 Veguita, NM $158,643 Willard, NM $156,853 Youngsville, NM $158,523 Bosque Farms, NM $161,233 Clines Corners, NM $157,873

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $160,863 Cochiti Lake, NM $161,073 Albuquerque, NM $161,443 Kirtland Afb, NM $161,443 Rio Rancho, NM $161,173 Gallup, NM $157,813 Brimhall, NM $157,363 Church Rock, NM $157,443

Continental Divide, NM $157,333 Crownpoint, NM $157,463 Fence Lake, NM $156,753 Fort Wingate, NM $157,383 Gamerco, NM $157,653 Mentmore, NM $157,403 Mexican Springs, NM $157,383 Ramah, NM $157,103

Rehoboth, NM $157,493 Thoreau, NM $157,503 Tohatchi, NM $157,353 Vanderwagen, NM $157,383 Zuni, NM $157,353 Navajo, NM $157,563 Jamestown, NM $157,173 Pinehill, NM $156,973

Sheep Springs, NM $157,523 Smith Lake, NM $158,113 Yatahey, NM $157,473 Farmington, NM $158,223 Aztec, NM $158,523 Blanco, NM $157,783 Bloomfield, NM $157,593 Flora Vista, NM $158,393

Fruitland, NM $157,403 Kirtland, NM $158,393 La Plata, NM $158,453 Navajo Dam, NM $158,373 Shiprock, NM $158,163 Waterflow, NM $158,073 Newcomb, NM $157,433 Sanostee, NM $157,533

Santa Fe, NM $162,263 Abiquiu, NM $157,823 Alcalde, NM $160,573 Amalia, NM $157,583 Arroyo Hondo, NM $157,363 Arroyo Seco, NM $157,543 Canjilon, NM $157,333 Canones, NM $158,773

Carson, NM $157,963 Cebolla, NM $157,433 Cerro, NM $157,473 Chama, NM $158,123 Chamisal, NM $160,143 Chimayo, NM $161,273 Cordova, NM $161,003 Costilla, NM $158,243

Taos Ski Valley, NM $157,043 Dixon, NM $159,993 Dulce, NM $158,113 El Prado, NM $157,683 El Rito, NM $158,403 Embudo, NM $159,173 Espanola, NM $161,073 Glorieta, NM $161,643

Hernandez, NM $159,583 Ilfeld, NM $160,143 La Madera, NM $158,133 Lamy, NM $161,023 Llano, NM $159,823 Los Alamos, NM $161,403 White Rock, NM $161,703 Medanales, NM $159,753

Ojo Caliente, NM $158,813 Los Ojos, NM $157,733 Pecos, NM $161,133 Penasco, NM $159,233 Petaca, NM $157,193 Questa, NM $157,643 Ranchos De Taos, NM $158,473 Red River, NM $157,193

Ribera, NM $158,203 Rowe, NM $160,293 San Cristobal, NM $157,193 San Jose, NM $159,903 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $160,683 Santa Cruz, NM $161,213 Serafina, NM $157,803 Taos, NM $157,593

Tererro, NM $161,653 Tesuque, NM $162,263 Tierra Amarilla, NM $157,593 Trampas, NM $159,103 Tres Piedras, NM $157,153 Truchas, NM $160,553 Vadito, NM $159,023 Valdez, NM $157,303

Vallecitos, NM $157,183 Velarde, NM $159,753 Villanueva, NM $157,903 Spaceport City, NM $154,683 Las Vegas, NM $156,563 Angel Fire, NM $157,023 Anton Chico, NM $156,293 Buena Vista, NM $157,723

Chacon, NM $157,833 Cimarron, NM $156,773 Cleveland, NM $158,953 Eagle Nest, NM $156,893 Guadalupita, NM $157,593 Holman, NM $158,553 La Loma, NM $156,023 Maxwell, NM $156,833

Miami, NM $156,493 Mills, NM $155,933 Montezuma, NM $159,763 Mora, NM $159,173 Mosquero, NM $155,803 Ocate, NM $156,663 Ojo Feliz, NM $157,073 Rainsville, NM $157,763

Raton, NM $157,223 Rociada, NM $159,843 Roy, NM $155,973 Sapello, NM $158,453 Solano, NM $155,783 Springer, NM $156,423 Ute Park, NM $156,853 Valmora, NM $156,423

Wagon Mound, NM $156,253 Watrous, NM $156,483 Socorro, NM $156,123 Aragon, NM $156,593 Datil, NM $155,943 Lemitar, NM $156,843 Luna, NM $156,873 Magdalena, NM $155,953

Pie Town, NM $156,473 Polvadera, NM $157,223 Quemado, NM $156,803 Reserve, NM $156,523 San Acacia, NM $157,483 San Antonio, NM $155,253 Truth Or Consequences, NM $155,223 Arrey, NM $155,193

Caballo, NM $155,303 Derry, NM $154,513 Elephant Butte, NM $155,623 Garfield, NM $154,063 Hatch, NM $151,593 Monticello, NM $155,213 Rincon, NM $150,723 Salem, NM $153,583

Williamsburg, NM $155,413 Winston, NM $155,323 Las Cruces, NM $148,753 White Sands Missile Range, NM $149,243 Santa Teresa, NM $150,323 Playas, NM $155,943 Animas, NM $156,323 Anthony, NM $150,283

Arenas Valley, NM $156,043 Bayard, NM $155,903 Berino, NM $149,603 Buckhorn, NM $156,063 Santa Clara, NM $156,173 Chamberino, NM $149,763 Cliff, NM $155,883 Columbus, NM $155,463

Deming, NM $155,503 Dona Ana, NM $148,753 Fairacres, NM $149,203 Faywood, NM $155,433 Fort Bayard, NM $156,023 Gila, NM $155,653 Glenwood, NM $155,773 Hachita, NM $155,463

Hanover, NM $155,493 Hillsboro, NM $155,183 Hurley, NM $155,793 La Mesa, NM $151,593 Lordsburg, NM $155,823 Mesilla, NM $148,753 Mesilla Park, NM $148,773 Mesquite, NM $148,893

Mimbres, NM $155,623 Mule Creek, NM $156,043 Organ, NM $148,843 Pinos Altos, NM $155,883 Radium Springs, NM $148,813 Redrock, NM $155,483 Rodeo, NM $156,523 San Miguel, NM $148,843

Silver City, NM $155,883 Sunland Park, NM $149,523 Tyrone, NM $156,343 Vado, NM $148,953 Chaparral, NM $150,833 Clovis, NM $155,583 Cannon Afb, NM $155,243 Broadview, NM $155,133

Causey, NM $154,863 Crossroads, NM $154,493 Dora, NM $155,233 Elida, NM $154,583 Floyd, NM $154,963 Fort Sumner, NM $154,833 Grady, NM $155,273 House, NM $155,153

Kenna, NM $154,593 Lingo, NM $154,853 Melrose, NM $155,183 Milnesand, NM $154,523 Pep, NM $154,743 Portales, NM $155,303 Rogers, NM $154,783 Saint Vrain, NM $155,283

Taiban, NM $154,783 Texico, NM $155,343 Yeso, NM $154,223 Roswell, NM $154,403 Artesia, NM $154,703 Caprock, NM $154,393 Carlsbad, NM $154,813 Dexter, NM $154,513

Eunice, NM $154,943 Hagerman, NM $154,593 Hobbs, NM $155,173 Hope, NM $154,023 Jal, NM $154,763 Lake Arthur, NM $154,333 Lakewood, NM $154,563 Loco Hills, NM $154,843

Loving, NM $154,773 Lovington, NM $155,023 Mcdonald, NM $154,603 Malaga, NM $154,613 Maljamar, NM $154,463 Monument, NM $154,833 Tatum, NM $154,703 Whites City, NM $154,963

Carrizozo, NM $153,673 Alamogordo, NM $153,183 Alto, NM $153,693 Bent, NM $153,213 Capitan, NM $153,333 Cloudcroft, NM $153,193 Corona, NM $154,343 Encino, NM $155,573

Fort Stanton, NM $153,403 Glencoe, NM $153,293 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $153,163 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $153,163 Hondo, NM $153,433 La Luz, NM $153,163 Lincoln, NM $152,983 Mayhill, NM $153,513

Mescalero, NM $153,233 Nogal, NM $153,893 Orogrande, NM $153,243 Picacho, NM $153,403 Pinon, NM $153,973 Ruidoso, NM $153,983 Ruidoso Downs, NM $153,773 Sacramento, NM $153,303

San Patricio, NM $153,483 Sunspot, NM $153,163 Timberon, NM $153,493 Tinnie, NM $153,313 Tularosa, NM $153,263 Vaughn, NM $154,953 Weed, NM $153,493 Tucumcari, NM $155,723

Amistad, NM $155,523 Bard, NM $155,273 Capulin, NM $157,033 Clayton, NM $155,823 Conchas Dam, NM $155,963 Cuervo, NM $155,213 Des Moines, NM $156,413 Folsom, NM $156,653

Garita, NM $155,663 Gladstone, NM $155,973 Grenville, NM $155,943 Logan, NM $155,713 Mcalister, NM $155,233 Nara Visa, NM $155,343 Newkirk, NM $155,513 Quay, NM $155,603

San Jon, NM $155,443 Santa Rosa, NM $155,603 Sedan, NM $155,663 Trementina, NM $155,653

Lab Operations Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Lab Operations Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $177,726. While startup companies pay approximate $150,338.

Lab Operations Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$150,338
Growth Stage	51~500	$158,998
Established	501~5000	$171,617
Enterprise	5000+	$177,726

Lab Operations Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lab Operations Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 101% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Lab Operations Director positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lab Operations Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lab Operations Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$222,646	$107.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$214,695	$103.0	35%
Financial Services	$198,791	$96.0	25%
Biotechnology	$190,840	$92.0	20%
Internet	$190,840	$92.0	20%

Lab Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Operations Director'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.

$137,783

Average $159,033/year

$174,083

$11,482

Average $13,253/month

$14,507

$2,650

Average $3,058/week

$3,348

$66

Average $76/hour

$84

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,083	$14,507	$3,348	$84
Average	$159,033	$13,253	$3,058	$76
25th Percentile	$137,783	$11,482	$2,650	$66

Find Your Next Lab Operations Director Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Lab Operations Director job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Click or scroll to view lower level job

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Lab Operations Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Lab Operations Director make in New Mexico?

Key Factors That Influence Lab Operations Director Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Lab Operations Director Salaries?

How Do Lab Operations Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Lab Operations Directors

Lab Operations Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Lab Operations Director Salary by Company Size

Lab Operations Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Lab Operations Director

Lab Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Lab Operations Director Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Lab Operations Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Lab Operations Director make in New Mexico?

Key Factors That Influence Lab Operations Director Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Lab Operations Director Salaries?

How Do Lab Operations Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Lab Operations Directors

Lab Operations Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Lab Operations Director Salary by Company Size

Lab Operations Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Lab Operations Director

Lab Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of Jobs related to Lab Operations Director

Find Your Next Lab Operations Director Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?