Biology Lab Manager Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does a Biology Lab Manager make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Biology Lab Manager in Des Moines, IA is $123,761. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,040 to $141,426, with most professionals earning between $93,726 and $157,510.

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What does a Biology Lab Manager do?

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Manage day-to-day operation of the lab including the basic management of laboratory resource.

January 14, 2023

Builds, develops and manages laboratory team and oversees associates regarding staffing needs, project management, training, professional growth, associate behavior, corrective action, succession planning, work scheduling, and compensation administration.

April 10, 2023

Manages the viviarium and other animal and plant husbandry as needed.

April 18, 2023

Meet with the IACUC twice a year for the vivarium inspections.

May 09, 2023

Arranges for and supervises the proper disposal of animal carcasses, glassware, sharps, electronics, surplus lab equipment, and chemicals.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Biology Lab Manager in Des Moines, IA

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108040

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123761

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112349

154482

131212

What is the average salary for Biology Lab Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Biology Lab Manager in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Biology Lab Manager ranges from $108,040 to $141,426 with the average base salary of $123,761. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,349 to $154,482 with the average total cash compensation of $131,212.

View Average Salary for Biology Lab Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$123,761	$108,040 - $141,426
Bonus	$7,452	$4,309 - $13,055
Total Pay	$131,212	$112,349 - $154,482

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Biology Lab Manager Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,040 - $141,426	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,040 - $141,426	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,048 - $140,129	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,620 - $134,332	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,950 - $134,765	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,396 - $137,966	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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