Lab Director Salary in Wilmington, NC

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How much does a Lab Director make in Wilmington, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lab Director in Wilmington, NC is $140,657. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $122,853 to $161,497, with most professionals earning between $106,644 and $180,471.

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Average Salary Range for Lab Director in Wilmington, NC

Average Base Salary

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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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Lab Director ranges from $122,853 to $161,497 with the average base salary of $140,657. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,020 to $174,082 with the average total cash compensation of $147,996.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $140,657 $122,853 - $161,497
Bonus $7,340 $4,167 - $12,584
Total Pay $147,996 $127,020 - $174,082
* 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 Wilmington, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,598 - $161,162 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,277 - $159,426 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,068 - $161,779 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,787 - $170,612 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,895 - $158,923 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,787 - $170,612 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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