How much does an Assay Manager make in the United States? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assay Manager in the United States is $34,863 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Assay Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,055
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,639 to $38,104
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,703

Key Factors That Influence Assay Manager Salaries

An Assay Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assay Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assay Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,188
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,568
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,643
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,467
  • Expert (over 8 years): $103,029
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Assay Manager less than 1 year $34,188
Medical Chart Compliance Auditor 1-2 years $60,568
Medical Records Supervisor 2-4 years $59,643
Medical Records Senior Supervisor 5-8 years $84,467
Medical Records Manager over 8 years $103,029

Top Paying Cities for Assay Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $43,973
  • San Francisco: $43,491
  • Oakland: $42,575

Assay Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assay Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Assay Manager positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assay Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assay Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare $52,295 $25.0 50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit $41,836 $20.0 20%

How Education impacts an Assay Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assay Manager professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assay Manager with a high school is between $38,824 and $41,172.

Assay Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assay Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 0.6%
High School 54.9%
Associate's Degree 28.3%
Bachelor's Degree 14.5%
Master's Degree or MBA 1.5%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.2%

Assay Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assay Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$31,639
Average $34,863/year
$38,104
$2,637
Average $2,905/month
$3,175
$608
Average $670/week
$733
$15
Average $17/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $38,104 $3,175 $733 $18
Average $34,863 $2,905 $670 $17
25th Percentile $31,639 $2,637 $608 $15

Most common benefits for Assay Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assay Manager

Here are companies hiring for Assay Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assay Manager Job

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FAQ about Assay Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assay Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Assay Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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