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Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salary in California

How much does a Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager in California is $123,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,582
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,900 to $130,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,251
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Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $130,300 $10,858 $2,506 $63
Average $123,400 $10,283 $2,373 $59
25th Percentile $113,900 $9,492 $2,190 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salaries

A Laboratory Quality Assurance 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 Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Quality Assurance 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:

  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Analyst IV (7+ years): $129,190
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Supervisor (7+ years): $90,879
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $111,378
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager (7+ years): $123,396
  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Senior Manager (7+ years): $144,504
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Laboratory Quality Assurance Analyst IV7+ years$129,190
Laboratory Quality Assurance Supervisor7+ years$90,879
Laboratory Quality Assurance Senior Supervisor7+ years$111,378
Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager7+ years$123,396
Laboratory Quality Assurance Senior Manager7+ years$144,504
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Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Quality Assurance 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:

  • Los Angeles: $123,700
  • West Hollywood: $123,600
  • Dodgertown: $123,700

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $138,366. While startup companies pay approximate $117,159.

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$117,159
Growth Stage51~500$123,877
Established501~5000$133,641
Enterprise5000+$138,366

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 125% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$172,760$83.040%
Software & Networking$160,420$77.030%
Biotechnology$148,080$71.020%
Pharmaceuticals$148,080$71.020%
Energy & Utilities$135,740$65.010%

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Quality Assurance 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Quality Assurance Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $144,600 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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  • Cindavi

    San Bernardino County, CA

    Cindavi | San Bernardino County, CA

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  • Startup Medical Device Firm

    San Jose, CA

    Startup Medical Device Firm | San Jose, CA

    Dynamic startup medical device firm located in the SF Bay Area seeks individual to oversee its quality organization. This person will partner with internal... more

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  • Startup Medical Device Firm

    Sonoma, CA

    Startup Medical Device Firm | Sonoma, CA

    Dynamic startup medical device firm located in the SF Bay Area seeks individual to oversee its quality organization. This person will partner with internal... more

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  • Startup Medical Device Firm

    Santa Rosa, CA

    Startup Medical Device Firm | Santa Rosa, CA

    Dynamic startup medical device firm located in the SF Bay Area seeks individual to oversee its quality organization. This person will partner with internal... more

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  • Robert Half

    Orange, CA

    Robert Half | Orange, CA

    The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who will proactively improve the quality systems of the company through internal audits, participation in process... more

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  • Artech L.L.C.

    San Jose, CA

    Artech L.L.C. | San Jose, CA

    Senior QA Manager – Direct Hire. Location. San Jose, CA. Employment Type. Direct Hire / Full-Time. We are seeking an experienced. Senior QA Manager. to lea... more

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