How much does a Laboratory Manager make in the United States? The average Laboratory Manager salary in the United States is $118,525 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $104,101 and $134,251. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Laboratory Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Laboratory Manager Salary $90,968 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Laboratory Manager Salary $104,101 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Laboratory Manager Salary $118,525 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Laboratory Manager Salary $134,251 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Laboratory Manager Salary $148,568 US February 26, 2024
25% $104,101 10% $90,968 90% $148,568 75% $134,251 $118,525 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Laboratory Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Laboratory equipment: Utilizing various tools and equipment to conduct scientific researches, teach practical science, or perform laboratory experiments.

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laboratory testing: Performing medical procedures and testing of blood and urine samples or body substances to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatments.

Leadership 1.44%
Laboratory equipment 0.53%
laboratory testing 0.36%
Others 97.67%

Job Description for Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager manages the daily activities of the laboratory. Develops laboratory policies and procedures and issues updates as needed. Being a Laboratory Manager plans and designs experiments. Estimates the time and resources needed to complete projects. Additionally, Laboratory Manager orders and inspects materials and equipment and maintains detailed and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Laboratory Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Laboratory Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Laboratory Manager

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For Laboratory Manager, the upper level is Laboratory Senior Manager and then progresses to Laboratory Director.

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Laboratory Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Laboratory Manager, the highest Laboratory Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Laboratory Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Laboratory Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Laboratory Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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