What are the main factors that influence a Lab Supervisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Lab Supervisor's salary?

A Lab Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $64,060, a Lab Supervisor (4+ years)earns $86,301, a Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $101,844, a Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $124,167, a Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $150,719,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Supervisor?

Lab Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $92,954, California $92,601, Massachusetts $91,367. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Lab Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Lab Supervisor: $102,283; Chemistry Lab Supervisor: $100,902; Quality Lab Supervisor: $97,241; Lab IT Supervisor: $97,230; Sleep Lab Supervisor: $97,002.

Lab Supervisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lab Supervisor make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Supervisor in Rhode Island is $87,044 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,338
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,454 to $97,143
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,545

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Lab Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,143	$8,095	$1,868	$47
Average	$87,044	$7,254	$1,674	$42
25th Percentile	$79,454	$6,621	$1,528	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Supervisor Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lab Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $64,060
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,301
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,844
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,167
Expert (over 8 years): $150,719

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$64,060
Lab Super... Level Lab Supervisor	$86,301
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$101,844
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$124,167
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$150,719

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How Do Lab Supervisor 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 Lab Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,954.
California: $92,601.
Massachusetts: $91,367.

District of Columbia $92,954 California $92,601 Massachusetts $91,367 Washington $91,032 New Jersey $90,998 Alaska $90,880 Connecticut $89,722 New York $89,252

Hawaii $87,749 Rhode Island $87,044 Maryland $86,565 Minnesota $85,910 Colorado $85,658 Illinois $85,575 Oregon $85,255 Delaware $85,020

New Hampshire $84,873 Virginia $84,542 Pennsylvania $83,576 Nevada $83,089 North Dakota $82,930 Michigan $82,678 Wisconsin $82,586 Vermont $82,401

Texas $81,889 Maine $81,855 Arizona $81,805 Ohio $81,746 Georgia $80,974 Indiana $80,588 Wyoming $80,512 Utah $80,395

Iowa $80,344 Kansas $79,941 Louisiana $79,824 North Carolina $79,782 Missouri $79,765 Florida $79,437 Montana $79,261 Nebraska $79,093

Kentucky $79,001 South Carolina $78,665 Tennessee $78,455 Idaho $78,371 New Mexico $77,758 Oklahoma $77,624 Alabama $77,129 South Dakota $76,298

Arkansas $75,844 West Virginia $75,601 Mississippi $74,870

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Adamsville: $88,471
Albion: $87,002
Ashaway: $88,807

Adamsville, RI $88,471 Albion, RI $87,002 Ashaway, RI $88,807 Barrington, RI $87,002 Block Island, RI $88,345 Bradford, RI $88,748 Bristol, RI $86,918 Carolina, RI $88,026

Charlestown, RI $88,118 Chepachet, RI $86,834 Clayville, RI $86,918 Coventry, RI $86,834 West Greenwich, RI $86,775 East Greenwich, RI $86,893 Exeter, RI $88,748 Fiskeville, RI $87,002

Forestdale, RI $86,918 Foster, RI $86,775 Glendale, RI $86,775 Greene, RI $87,749 Greenville, RI $87,002 Harmony, RI $86,977 Harrisville, RI $86,834 Hope, RI $87,002

Hope Valley, RI $88,807 Hopkinton, RI $88,832 Jamestown, RI $87,942 Kenyon, RI $88,723 Little Compton, RI $88,437 Manville, RI $87,002 Mapleville, RI $86,775 Newport, RI $87,959

Middletown, RI $88,328 North Kingstown, RI $86,750 North Scituate, RI $86,977 Oakland, RI $86,859 Pascoag, RI $86,809 Pawtucket, RI $87,002 Central Falls, RI $87,002 Cumberland, RI $87,002

Lincoln, RI $87,002 Portsmouth, RI $87,606 Prudence Island, RI $86,834 Rockville, RI $88,832 Saunderstown, RI $87,992 Shannock, RI $88,698 Slatersville, RI $86,918 Slocum, RI $87,992

Tiverton, RI $88,496 Wakefield, RI $87,900 Kingston, RI $87,917 Narragansett, RI $87,934 Peace Dale, RI $87,900 Warren, RI $86,977 Warwick, RI $87,002 Westerly, RI $88,857

West Kingston, RI $87,967 West Warwick, RI $87,002 Wood River Junction, RI $88,748 Woonsocket, RI $86,918 North Smithfield, RI $86,977 Wyoming, RI $88,723 Providence, RI $87,002 Cranston, RI $87,002

North Providence, RI $87,002 East Providence, RI $87,002 Riverside, RI $87,002 Rumford, RI $87,002 Smithfield, RI $87,002 Johnston, RI $87,002

Lab Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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.

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$79,454

Average $87,044/year

$97,143

$6,621

Average $7,254/month

$8,095

$1,528

Average $1,674/week

$1,868

$38

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,143	$8,095	$1,868	$47
Average	$87,044	$7,254	$1,674	$42
25th Percentile	$79,454	$6,621	$1,528	$38

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