Molecular Lab Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Molecular Lab Supervisor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Molecular Lab Supervisor in the United States is $84,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,667
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,712 to $93,789
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,041
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Molecular Lab Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,789 $7,816 $1,804 $45
Average $84,039 $7,003 $1,616 $40
25th Percentile $76,712 $6,393 $1,475 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Molecular Lab Supervisor Salaries

A Molecular Lab Supervisor'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 Molecular Lab Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Molecular Lab Supervisor'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): $61,848
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,322
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,328
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,881
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,516
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Molecular Lab Supervisor$61,848
Molecular... Level Molecular Lab Supervisor$83,322
Laborator... Level Molecular Lab Supervisor$98,328
Laborator... Level Molecular Lab Supervisor$119,881
Laborator... Level Molecular Lab Supervisor$145,516
$61,848 0 yr
$83,322 < 2 yrs
$98,328 2-4 yrs
$119,881 5-8 yrs
$145,516 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Molecular Lab Supervisors

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: $105,998
  • San Francisco: $104,956
  • Oakland: $102,628

What Skills Can Increase a Molecular Lab Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.2% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Clinical Services (Mentioned in 3% Job Postings): The direct and/or indirect provision of medical and healthcare services at the Facility to or for the benefit of persons requesting or requiring such services;
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (Mentioned in 1.69% Job Postings): Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding behavior. ABA refers to a set of principles that focus on how behaviors change, or are affected by the environment, as well as how learning takes place.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.2%
Clinical Services 3%
Applied Behavior Analysis 1.69%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 a Molecular Lab Supervisor's salary.
  • Service Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • CPR: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Clinical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Delivery
$103,368
23%
CPR
$100,006
19%
Clinical Services
$94,123
12%
Pediatric
$93,283
11%
Psychiatric
$89,081
6%
Home Care
$89,081
6%
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How Education impacts a Molecular Lab Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Molecular Lab Supervisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Molecular Lab Supervisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $78,630 and $85,524).

Molecular Lab Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Molecular Lab Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 12.0%
Associates 12.0%
Bachelors 54.2%
Masters 20.5%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Molecular Lab Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Molecular Lab Supervisor'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Molecular Lab Supervisor

Salaries for a Molecular Lab Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,116 in 2023 to around $67,496 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Molecular Lab Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Molecular Lab Supervisor Over Time

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$69,116
2024
$68,292
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