Lab Director Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Lab Director make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lab Director in Boston, MA is $171,292. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $149,606 to $196,672, with most professionals earning between $129,863 and $219,779.

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Average Salary Range for Lab Director in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
149606
196672
171292

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
154685
212012
180238
What is the average salary for Lab Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lab Director in Boston, MA. The base salary for Lab Director ranges from $149,606 to $196,672 with the average base salary of $171,292. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $154,685 to $212,012 with the average total cash compensation of $180,238.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $171,292 $149,606 - $196,672
Bonus $8,946 $5,078 - $15,340
Total Pay $180,238 $154,685 - $212,012
* 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.

Lab Director Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,606 - $196,672 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,606 - $196,672 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,606 - $196,672 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,606 - $196,672 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,606 - $196,672 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,606 - $196,672 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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