Research Lab Manager Salary in Rapid City, SD

How much does a Research Lab Manager make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Lab Manager in Rapid City, SD is $112,290. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,026 to $128,319, with most professionals earning between $85,040 and $142,912.

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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 Rapid City, SD

Average Base Salary

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98026

128319

112290

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

101936

140164

119052

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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Research Lab Manager ranges from $98,026 to $128,319 with the average base salary of $112,290. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,936 to $140,164 with the average total cash compensation of $119,052.

View Average Salary for Research Lab Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$112,290	$98,026 - $128,319
Bonus	$6,761	$3,910 - $11,845
Total Pay	$119,052	$101,936 - $140,164

* 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 Rapid City, SD

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CITY, STATE Deadwood, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,374 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,932 - $130,814	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Pierre, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,805 - $121,484	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Casper, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,153 - $137,648	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,977 - $137,418	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD
CITY, STATE Dickinson, ND	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,896 - $141,239	COMPARE TO Rapid City, SD

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About Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 feet (976 m) and Rapid City sits in the shadow of Black Elk Peak, which at 7,242 feet (2,207 m), is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.49 square miles (143.71 km2), of which 55.41 square miles (143.5 km2) is land and 0.08 square mile (0.2 km2) is water. Rapid City is located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills, and is split in half by the Dakota Hogback. ...

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