How much does a Laboratory Director make in the United States? The average Laboratory Director salary in the United States is $188,515 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $168,128 and $218,594. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
10th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary | $149,566 | US | March 26, 2024 |
25th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary | $168,128 | US | March 26, 2024 |
50th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary | $188,515 | US | March 26, 2024 |
75th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary | $218,594 | US | March 26, 2024 |
90th Percentile Laboratory Director Salary | $245,980 | US | March 26, 2024 |
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Laboratory Director leads and directs the strategic design, management, and implementation of laboratory operations. Establishes and approves operating policies and procedures to guide the design of projects. Being a Laboratory Director estimates the time and resources needed to complete projects. Orders and inspects materials and equipment and maintains detailed and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Additionally, Laboratory Director manages costs by maintaining vendor relationships and implementing process improvements. Typically responsible for acquiring funding. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Laboratory Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Laboratory Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description
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Laboratory Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Laboratory Director, the highest Laboratory Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Laboratory Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Laboratory Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Laboratory Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.
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