Analytical Laboratory Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Analytical Laboratory Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Analytical Laboratory Manager in the United States is $98,533 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,878
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,211 to $111,276
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,454
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Analytical Laboratory Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $111,276 $9,273 $2,140 $53
Average $98,533 $8,211 $1,895 $47
25th Percentile $92,211 $7,684 $1,773 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Analytical Laboratory Manager Salaries

An Analytical 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Analytical Laboratory Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Analytical 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,232
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,381
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,763
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,719
  • Expert (over 8 years): $102,073
Levels Salary
Entry Level Analytical Laboratory Manager$94,232
Intermediate Level Analytical Laboratory Manager$94,381
Senior Level Analytical Laboratory Manager$96,763
Specialist Level Analytical Laboratory Manager$101,719
Expert Level Analytical Laboratory Manager$102,073
$94,232 0 yr
$94,381 < 2 yrs
$96,763 2-4 yrs
$101,719 5-8 yrs
$102,073 > 8 yrs
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How Do Analytical 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 Analytical Laboratory Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,096.
  • California: $108,682.
  • Massachusetts: $107,234.

Top Paying Cities for Analytical 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:

  • San Jose: $124,280
  • San Francisco: $123,058
  • Oakland: $120,329

What Skills Can Increase an Analytical Laboratory Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.49% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Client Relationship Management (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Customer relationship management (CRM) is the combination of practices, strategies and technologies that companies use to manage and analyze customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle.
  • Test Scripts (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): A test script in software testing is a set of instructions that will be performed on the system under test to test that the system functions as expected. There are various means for executing test scripts. Manual testing. These are more commonly called test cases. Automated testing. Short program written in a programming language used to test part of the functionality of a software system. Test scripts written as a short program can either be written using a special automated functional GUI test tool (such as HP QuickTest Professional, Borland SilkTest, IBM TPNS and Rational Robot) or in a well-known programming language (such as C++, C#, Tcl, Expect, Java, PHP, Perl, Powershell, Python, or Ruby). As documented in IEEE, ISO and IEC. Extensively parameterized short programs a.k.a. Data-driven testing Reusable steps created in a table a.k.a. keyword-driven or table-driven testing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.49%
Client Relationship Management 2.56%
Test Scripts 2.56%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Analytical Laboratory Manager's salary.
  • System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Functional Specification: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
System Requirements
 $137,946
40%
Relationship Management
 $113,313
15%
Functional Specification
 $110,357
12%
Motivating
 $110,357
12%
Spreadsheet Software
 $108,387
10%
System Testing
 $108,387
10%
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How Education impacts an Analytical Laboratory Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Analytical Laboratory Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Analytical Laboratory Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $85,472 and $91,171).

Analytical Laboratory Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Analytical Laboratory Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 3.7%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 59.3%
Masters 18.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Analytical Laboratory Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Analytical 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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$92,211
Average $98,533/year
$111,276
$7,684
Average $8,211/month
$9,273
$1,773
Average $1,895/week
$2,140
$44
Average $47/hour
$53
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $111,276 $9,273 $2,140 $53
Average $98,533 $8,211 $1,895 $47
25th Percentile $92,211 $7,684 $1,773 $44

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Salary Trends for Analytical Laboratory Manager

Salaries for an Analytical Laboratory Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,899 in 2023 to around $103,495 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Analytical Laboratory Manager salary trends, .

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