Research Lab Manager Salary in Roanoke, Virginia

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Lab Manager in Roanoke, VA is $115,839. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,126 to $132,370, with most professionals earning between $87,731 and $147,421.

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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 Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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101126

132370

115839

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

105157

144580

122809

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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Research Lab Manager ranges from $101,126 to $132,370 with the average base salary of $115,839. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,157 to $144,580 with the average total cash compensation of $122,809.

View Average Salary for Research Lab Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,839	$101,126 - $132,370
Bonus	$6,970	$4,031 - $12,210
Total Pay	$122,809	$105,157 - $144,580

* 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 Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,382 - $131,396	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,817 - $129,348	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,595 - $136,910	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,219 - $137,728	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,957 - $137,384	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,135 - $136,308	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA

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About Roanoke, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...

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