Research Lab Manager Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

How much does a Research Lab Manager make in Grand Rapids, MI?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Lab Manager in Grand Rapids, MI is $121,918. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,436 to $139,318, with most professionals earning between $92,340 and $155,161.

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Common responsibilities of a Research Lab Manager

Manage research partnerships with government agencies and serve as project manager for research and technical assistance projects, including communications and project deliverables.

October 27, 2022

Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research progress.

November 25, 2022

Provide advice, obtain quotes, and develop maintenance, calibration, and training protocols for specialized laboratory major and small equipment/instruments.

January 01, 2023

Organize and maintain structure of the lab,managing day-to-day activities and coordinating meetings with external partners.

January 07, 2023

Orders and maintains inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, equipment and instrumentation and may distribute intra-departmental charges.

January 26, 2023

Develop and implement appropriate administrative policies and procedures for the laboratory.

February 06, 2023

Maintains computerized records of staff training for review by USDA and IACUC.

February 16, 2023

Monitors biohazard/radiation safety standards and proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.

March 04, 2023

Assist with setting the strategic direction of the E&E Lab by helping form new partnerships and building capacity.

April 16, 2023

Assists with the supervision of all grant management functions, including preparation of budgets, submission of new proposals, and other required documents to federal and private funding agencies.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Lab Manager in Grand Rapids, MI

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What is the average salary for Research 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 Research Lab Manager in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Research Lab Manager ranges from $106,436 to $139,318 with the average base salary of $121,918. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,679 to $152,172 with the average total cash compensation of $129,255.

View Average Salary for Research Lab Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$121,918	$106,436 - $139,318
Bonus	$7,337	$4,244 - $12,854
Total Pay	$129,255	$110,679 - $152,172

* 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.

Research Lab Manager Salary Near Grand Rapids, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,414 - $139,290	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,628 - $134,334	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,080 - $140,161	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,740 - $142,335	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,216 - $139,031	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,161 - $138,959	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI

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About Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...

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