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Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salary in California

How much does a Technical and Administrative Lab Manager make in California?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical and Administrative Lab Manager in California is $133,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, a Technical and Administrative Lab Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,453
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,590 to $145,890
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,297
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Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $145,890 $12,158 $2,806 $70
Average $133,190 $11,099 $2,561 $64
25th Percentile $118,590 $9,883 $2,281 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salaries

A Technical and Administrative Lab 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 Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical and Administrative Lab 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): $92,519
  • Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $109,177
  • Technical and Administrative Lab Manager (5+ years): $133,134
  • Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years): $161,595
  • Research Laboratory Director (5+ years): $189,386
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor4+ years$92,519
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor3-5 years$109,177
Technical and Administrative Lab Manager5+ years$133,134
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager5+ years$161,595
Research Laboratory Director5+ years$189,386
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Top Paying Cities for Technical and Administrative Lab 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: $133,390
  • West Hollywood: $133,290
  • Dodgertown: $133,390

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $148,972. While startup companies pay approximate $125,986.

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$125,986
Growth Stage51~500$133,250
Established501~5000$143,861
Enterprise5000+$148,972

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technical and Administrative Lab 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, Technical and Administrative Lab Manager positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technical and Administrative Lab Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technical and Administrative Lab Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$159,828$77.020%
Energy & Utilities$153,168$74.015%
Media$149,173$72.012%
Telecom$147,841$71.011%
Aerospace & Defense$146,509$70.010%

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical and Administrative Lab 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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$118,590
Average $133,190/year
$145,890
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Average $11,099/month
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Average $2,561/week
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Average $64/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,890 $12,158 $2,806 $70
Average $133,190 $11,099 $2,561 $64
25th Percentile $118,590 $9,883 $2,281 $57

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Technical and Administrative Lab Manager
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager
Research Laboratory Director

For a Technical and Administrative Lab 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 $161,600 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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