Microbiology Lab Supervisor Salary in Tacoma, WA

How much does a Microbiology Lab Supervisor make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Microbiology Lab Supervisor in Tacoma, WA is $95,369. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $72,884 to a high of $118,944, with most professionals earning between $83,599 and $107,709.

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Provide technical knowledge and leadership in resolution of plant problems, methods development and project work.

January 10, 2023

Demonstrated ability to manage teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations.

January 30, 2023

Require the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.

February 07, 2023

Training in advanced laboratory analyzer operation and maintenance.

February 22, 2023

Participates in and ensures employee participation in proficiency surveys, quality assurance activities, and mandatory training continuing education programs.

March 01, 2023

Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives.

March 22, 2023

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Microbiology Lab Supervisor in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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83599

107709

95369

Average Total Cash Compensation

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84742

111351

97237

What is the average salary for Microbiology Lab Supervisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Microbiology Lab Supervisor in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Microbiology Lab Supervisor ranges from $83,599 to $107,709 with the average base salary of $95,369. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,742 to $111,351 with the average total cash compensation of $97,237.

View Average Salary for Microbiology Lab Supervisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,369	$83,599 - $107,709
Bonus	$1,868	$1,143 - $3,643
Total Pay	$97,237	$84,742 - $111,351

* 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.

Microbiology Lab Supervisor Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,599 - $107,709	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,599 - $107,709	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,599 - $107,709	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,953 - $105,588	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,354 - $109,969	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,437 - $107,500	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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