What are the main factors that influence a Lab Biologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Lab Biologist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Lab Biologist roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Lab Biologist's salary?

A Lab Biologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,919 for beginners, reaching about $56,999 at mid-level, and approach $59,367 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Biologist?

Lab Biologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Biologist roles are District of Columbia $63,538, California $63,297, Massachusetts $62,454. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Biologist roles make?

Salaries for Lab Biologist level roles vary by specialization: Expert Biologist: $137,100; Specialist Biologist: $120,900; Biologist IV: $120,886; Reproductive Biologist: $91,160; Senior Biologist: $83,500.

Lab Biologist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Lab Biologist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Biologist in Virginia is $57,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Lab Biologist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,650
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,851 to $63,473
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,355

10% $48,355

50% (Median) $57,788

90% $68,650

Lab Biologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,473	$5,289	$1,221	$31
Average	$57,788	$4,816	$1,111	$28
25th Percentile	$52,851	$4,404	$1,016	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Biologist Salaries

A Lab Biologist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Lab Biologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lab Biologist'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): $54,919
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,302
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,999
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,210
Expert (over 8 years): $59,367

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Lab Biologist	less than 1 year	$54,919
Early Career Level Lab Biologist	1-2 years	$55,302
Mid-Level Level Lab Biologist	2-4 years	$56,999
Senior-Level Level Lab Biologist	5-8 years	$59,210
Expert Level Lab Biologist	over 8 years	$59,367

How Do Lab Biologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Lab Biologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,538.
California: $63,297.
Massachusetts: $62,454.

District of Columbia $63,538 California $63,297 Massachusetts $62,454 Washington $62,224 New Jersey $62,201 Alaska $62,121 Connecticut $61,329 New York $61,008

Hawaii $59,980 Rhode Island $59,498 Maryland $59,171 Minnesota $58,724 Colorado $58,551 Illinois $58,494 Oregon $58,276 Delaware $58,115

New Hampshire $58,014 Virginia $57,788 Pennsylvania $57,128 Nevada $56,795 North Dakota $56,686 Michigan $56,514 Wisconsin $56,451 Vermont $56,325

Texas $55,975 Maine $55,952 Arizona $55,917 Ohio $55,877 Georgia $55,349 Indiana $55,085 Wyoming $55,034 Utah $54,953

Iowa $54,919 Kansas $54,643 Louisiana $54,563 North Carolina $54,534 Missouri $54,523 Florida $54,299 Montana $54,179 Nebraska $54,064

Kentucky $54,001 South Carolina $53,771 Tennessee $53,628 Idaho $53,570 New Mexico $53,151 Oklahoma $53,060 Alabama $52,721 South Dakota $52,153

Arkansas $51,843 West Virginia $51,677 Mississippi $51,177

Top Paying Cities for Lab Biologist

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:

Ivanhoe: $53,146
Lambsburg: $53,259
Laurel Fork: $53,318

Ivanhoe, VA $53,146

Lambsburg, VA $53,259

Laurel Fork, VA $53,318

Marion, VA $52,868

Max Meadows, VA $53,230

Meadowview, VA $52,392

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $52,817

Rocky Gap, VA $52,846

Ruther Glen, VA $55,745

Sealston, VA $57,187

Sharps, VA $55,500

Spotsylvania, VA $56,266

Sparta, VA $55,971

Stafford, VA $58,839

Stratford, VA $56,586

Tappahannock, VA $55,843

Thornburg, VA $56,451

Unionville, VA $55,535

Village, VA $55,773

Warsaw, VA $55,971

Weems, VA $54,873

Sandy Point, VA $56,044

White Stone, VA $54,720

Wicomico Church, VA $55,119

Woodford, VA $56,221

Zacata, VA $56,411

Winchester, VA $56,146

Bentonville, VA $55,664

Berryville, VA $56,956

Boyce, VA $57,059

Brucetown, VA $56,183

Chester Gap, VA $56,727

Clear Brook, VA $55,901

Cross Junction, VA $54,087

Fishers Hill, VA $54,865

Flint Hill, VA $56,420

Front Royal, VA $56,452

Gore, VA $54,390

Hume, VA $57,182

Huntly, VA $56,514

Strasburg, VA $54,651

Linden, VA $57,321

Markham, VA $57,308

Maurertown, VA $53,908

Middletown, VA $55,718

Millwood, VA $56,958

Rileyville, VA $55,041

Earlysville, VA $54,234

Esmont, VA $53,733

Faber, VA $53,495

Fishersville, VA $53,993

Free Union, VA $54,145

Gordonsville, VA $54,712

Greenwood, VA $53,927

Ivy, VA $54,257

Keene, VA $53,950

Keswick, VA $54,365

Locust Dale, VA $54,957

Lovingston, VA $52,921

Lyndhurst, VA $53,320

Montpelier Station, VA $54,725

Nellysford, VA $53,381

North Garden, VA $53,897

Orange, VA $55,261

Palmyra, VA $54,388

Piney River, VA $52,674

Quinque, VA $54,373

Roseland, VA $52,877

Ruckersville, VA $54,350

Schuyler, VA $53,544

Shipman, VA $52,913

Somerset, VA $54,728

Stanardsville, VA $54,192

Troy, VA $54,448

Tyro, VA $53,021

Waynesboro, VA $54,075

White Hall, VA $54,172

Woodberry Forest, VA $54,940

Achilles, VA $54,105

Amelia Court House, VA $55,109

Ark, VA $54,449

Arvonia, VA $53,966

Ashland, VA $55,645

Aylett, VA $55,672

Barhamsville, VA $54,870

Beaumont, VA $55,096

Beaverdam, VA $55,640

Bena, VA $54,089

Bohannon, VA $54,311

Bremo Bluff, VA $54,316

Bruington, VA $55,560

Bumpass, VA $55,556

Cardinal, VA $54,335

Cartersville, VA $54,766

Charles City, VA $55,213

Christchurch, VA $54,763

Church View, VA $54,890

Cobbs Creek, VA $54,486

Columbia, VA $54,623

Crozier, VA $55,463

Cumberland, VA $54,320

Deltaville, VA $54,530

Diggs, VA $54,332

Redwood, VA $52,876

Rich Creek, VA $53,056

Ridgeway, VA $53,426

Riner, VA $53,051

Ripplemead, VA $52,913

Rocky Mount, VA $52,924

Salem, VA $52,665

Sandy Level, VA $53,037

Shawsville, VA $52,828

Spencer, VA $53,413

Staffordsville, VA $53,147

Stanleytown, VA $53,513

Stuart, VA $53,399

Thaxton, VA $52,765

Troutville, VA $52,745

Union Hall, VA $52,933

Vesta, VA $53,331

Villamont, VA $52,738

Vinton, VA $52,639

Wirtz, VA $52,770

Woolwine, VA $53,294

Bristol, VA $51,341

Abingdon, VA $52,102

Andover, VA $51,947

Appalachia, VA $51,947

Bee, VA $52,589

Ben Hur, VA $52,163

Big Stone Gap, VA $51,484

Birchleaf, VA $52,641

Blackwater, VA $51,549

Castlewood, VA $51,699

Cleveland, VA $52,327

Clinchco, VA $52,595

Clintwood, VA $52,535

Coeburn, VA $52,034

Damascus, VA $52,511

Dante, VA $52,330

Davenport, VA $52,692

Dryden, VA $51,653

Duffield, VA $51,216

Dungannon, VA $51,402

East Stone Gap, VA $51,593

Ewing, VA $52,822

Fort Blackmore, VA $51,073

Gate City, VA $50,725

Haysi, VA $52,896

Hiltons, VA $50,844

Honaker, VA $52,619

Jonesville, VA $52,290

Keokee, VA $51,806

Lebanon, VA $52,124

Mc Clure, VA $52,340

Mendota, VA $51,357

Nickelsville, VA $51,142

Nora, VA $52,202

Norton, VA $52,003

Pennington Gap, VA $51,793

Pound, VA $52,218

Rosedale, VA $52,561

Rose Hill, VA $52,730

Saint Charles, VA $52,097

Saint Paul, VA $52,029

Weber City, VA $50,570

Whitetop, VA $52,716

Wise, VA $52,143

Pulaski, VA $53,282

Atkins, VA $52,832

Austinville, VA $53,259

Barren Springs, VA $53,305

Bastian, VA $52,840

Bland, VA $52,964

Broadford, VA $52,785

Cana, VA $53,341

Ceres, VA $52,789

Chilhowie, VA $52,771

Cripple Creek, VA $53,010

Crockett, VA $52,998

Draper, VA $53,238

Dugspur, VA $53,277

Elk Creek, VA $52,973

Emory, VA $52,622

Fancy Gap, VA $53,295

Fries, VA $53,151

Galax, VA $53,237

Glade Spring, VA $52,518

Rural Retreat, VA $52,930

Saltville, VA $52,794

Speedwell, VA $52,965

Sugar Grove, VA $52,845

Tannersville, VA $52,753

Troutdale, VA $52,808

Willis, VA $53,249

Woodlawn, VA $53,270

Wytheville, VA $53,120

Staunton, VA $54,009

Augusta Springs, VA $53,781

Bacova, VA $53,528

Blue Grass, VA $53,550

Brownsburg, VA $53,230

Buena Vista, VA $52,794

Churchville, VA $54,160

Clifton Forge, VA $53,348

Covington, VA $53,058

Craigsville, VA $53,787

Crimora, VA $54,215

Deerfield, VA $53,829

Doe Hill, VA $53,783

Fairfield, VA $53,151

Fort Defiance, VA $54,255

Glen Wilton, VA $53,145

Goshen, VA $53,555

Greenville, VA $53,522

Grottoes, VA $54,265

Head Waters, VA $53,872

Hot Springs, VA $53,379

Iron Gate, VA $53,439

Lexington, VA $53,245

Low Moor, VA $53,314

Mc Dowell, VA $53,804

Middlebrook, VA $53,535

Millboro, VA $53,577

Mint Spring, VA $53,804

Montebello, VA $53,048

Monterey, VA $53,649

Mount Sidney, VA $54,279

Mustoe, VA $53,738

New Hope, VA $54,247

Port Republic, VA $54,236

Raphine, VA $53,294

Rockbridge Baths, VA $53,347

Selma, VA $53,367

Steeles Tavern, VA $53,404

Stuarts Draft, VA $53,604

Swoope, VA $53,914

Verona, VA $54,280

Vesuvius, VA $52,928

Warm Springs, VA $53,545

West Augusta, VA $53,946

Weyers Cave, VA $54,292

Williamsville, VA $53,834

Lynchburg, VA $52,004

Altavista, VA $52,497

Alton, VA $53,644

Amherst, VA $52,357

Appomattox, VA $52,451

Bedford, VA $52,771

Big Island, VA $52,482

Blairs, VA $53,632

Brookneal, VA $52,705

Buffalo Junction, VA $53,814

Callands, VA $53,372

Chatham, VA $53,416

Clifford, VA $52,437

Clover, VA $53,513

Cluster Springs, VA $53,811

Coleman Falls, VA $52,219

Concord, VA $52,075

Crystal Hill, VA $53,431

Danville, VA $53,674

Hillsville, VA $53,341

Carson, VA $55,396

Hiwassee, VA $53,166

Independence, VA $52,981

Annandale, VA $63,039

Burke, VA $62,449

Dumfries, VA $60,620

Dunn Loring, VA $63,120

Fairfax, VA $62,177

Fairfax Station, VA $62,008

Falls Church, VA $63,175

Fort Belvoir, VA $62,411

Great Falls, VA $62,179

Greenway, VA $63,174

Lorton, VA $62,059

Merrifield, VA $62,975

Mc Lean, VA $63,168

West Mclean, VA $63,174

Mount Vernon, VA $62,645

Newington, VA $62,501

Dry Fork, VA $53,528

Brooke, VA $58,411

Evington, VA $52,292

Forest, VA $52,190

Gladstone, VA $52,497

Gladys, VA $52,498

Glasgow, VA $52,833

Goode, VA $52,363

Gretna, VA $53,035

Halifax, VA $53,629

Howardsville, VA $53,543

Hurt, VA $52,739

Java, VA $53,355

Ararat, VA $53,328

Axton, VA $53,492

Bassett, VA $53,454

Belspring, VA $53,176

Bent Mountain, VA $52,725

Blacksburg, VA $52,925

Blue Ridge, VA $52,707

Boones Mill, VA $52,688

Buchanan, VA $52,885

Callaway, VA $52,825

Christiansburg, VA $52,930

Cascade, VA $53,446

Catawba, VA $52,795

Check, VA $52,907

Claudville, VA $53,296

Cloverdale, VA $52,609

Collinsville, VA $53,631

Copper Hill, VA $52,837

Critz, VA $53,381

Daleville, VA $52,663

Dublin, VA $53,204

Eagle Rock, VA $53,038

Eggleston, VA $53,097

Elliston, VA $52,784

Ferrum, VA $53,121

Fieldale, VA $53,555

Fincastle, VA $52,827

Floyd, VA $53,125

Glade Hill, VA $52,889

Glen Lyn, VA $52,928

Goodview, VA $52,701

Hardy, VA $52,680

Henry, VA $53,201

Huddleston, VA $52,875

Keeling, VA $53,578

Chester, VA $55,656

Chesterfield, VA $55,623

Church Road, VA $55,440

Colonial Heights, VA $55,679

Courtland, VA $54,341

Dendron, VA $54,504

Dewitt, VA $55,262

Dinwiddie, VA $55,413

Disputanta, VA $55,458

Dolphin, VA $54,655

Drewryville, VA $54,222

Ebony, VA $53,848

Elberon, VA $54,280

Emporia, VA $54,344

Ford, VA $55,311

Franklin, VA $54,174

Freeman, VA $54,643

Gasburg, VA $53,964

Hopewell, VA $55,564

Ivor, VA $54,261

Jarratt, VA $54,814

Lawrenceville, VA $54,452

Mc Kenney, VA $55,117

Meredithville, VA $54,374

Newsoms, VA $53,995

Prince George, VA $55,617

Rawlings, VA $54,905

Sedley, VA $54,414

Skippers, VA $54,128

Spring Grove, VA $54,799

Stony Creek, VA $55,115

Surry, VA $54,146

Sussex, VA $54,991

Sutherland, VA $55,570

Valentines, VA $54,014

Wakefield, VA $54,483

Warfield, VA $54,950

Waverly, VA $54,912

White Plains, VA $53,985

Wilsons, VA $55,147

Yale, VA $54,768

Zuni, VA $54,240

Claremont, VA $54,872

Farmville, VA $53,843

Baskerville, VA $53,755

Indian Valley, VA $53,202

Mc Coy, VA $53,087

Martinsville, VA $53,543

Meadows Of Dan, VA $53,345

Moneta, VA $52,789

Montvale, VA $52,788

Narrows, VA $53,088

Newbern, VA $53,134

New Castle, VA $52,830

Newport, VA $52,951

New River, VA $53,280

Oriskany, VA $52,933

Paint Bank, VA $52,850

Parrott, VA $53,112

Patrick Springs, VA $53,442

Pearisburg, VA $53,140

Pembroke, VA $53,139

Penhook, VA $53,064

Pilot, VA $52,949

Pittsville, VA $53,038

Radford, VA $53,221

Long Island, VA $52,697

Lowry, VA $52,462

Lynch Station, VA $52,703

Madison Heights, VA $52,005

Monroe, VA $52,264

Naruna, VA $52,538

Nathalie, VA $53,173

Natural Bridge, VA $53,000

Natural Bridge Station, VA $52,772

Nelson, VA $53,893

Norwood, VA $52,698

Ringgold, VA $53,598

Rustburg, VA $52,125

Scottsburg, VA $53,702

Scottsville, VA $53,992

South Boston, VA $53,749

Spout Spring, VA $52,221

Sutherlin, VA $53,602

Sweet Briar, VA $52,159

Vernon Hill, VA $53,539

Virgilina, VA $53,765

Wingina, VA $53,010

Amonate, VA $52,893

Bandy, VA $52,777

Big Rock, VA $53,064

Bishop, VA $52,782

Bluefield, VA $52,945

Boissevain, VA $52,815

Breaks, VA $52,977

Burkes Garden, VA $52,836

Cedar Bluff, VA $52,913

Doran, VA $53,131

Falls Mills, VA $52,815

Grundy, VA $53,153

Horsepen, VA $52,802

Hurley, VA $52,879

Jewell Ridge, VA $52,913

Keen Mountain, VA $53,120

Mavisdale, VA $52,918

Maxie, VA $53,074

North Tazewell, VA $52,905

Oakwood, VA $53,150

Pilgrims Knob, VA $53,005

Pocahontas, VA $52,832

Pounding Mill, VA $52,987

Raven, VA $53,105

Red Ash, VA $53,155

Richlands, VA $53,124

Rowe, VA $52,938

Shortt Gap, VA $53,056

Swords Creek, VA $52,922

Tazewell, VA $52,822

Vansant, VA $52,924

Whitewood, VA $52,930

Wolford, VA $52,939

Boydton, VA $53,870

Bracey, VA $54,008

Brodnax, VA $54,216

Buckingham, VA $53,267

Burkeville, VA $54,091

Charlotte Court House, VA $53,317

Chase City, VA $53,593

Clarksville, VA $53,966

Crewe, VA $54,436

Cullen, VA $53,158

Dillwyn, VA $53,799

Drakes Branch, VA $53,587

Dundas, VA $54,384

Evergreen, VA $52,502

Fort Mitchell, VA $53,586

Green Bay, VA $53,793

Hampden Sydney, VA $53,925

Kenbridge, VA $54,093

Keysville, VA $53,582

La Crosse, VA $53,926

Lunenburg, VA $53,683

Meherrin, VA $53,689

Nottoway, VA $54,353

Pamplin, VA $52,980

Phenix, VA $52,740

Prospect, VA $53,313

Randolph, VA $53,403

Red House, VA $52,586

Red Oak, VA $53,662

Rice, VA $54,160

Saxe, VA $53,546

Skipwith, VA $53,699

South Hill, VA $53,905

Victoria, VA $53,873

Wylliesburg, VA $53,614

Roanoke, VA $52,572

Wachapreague, VA $54,587

Wardtown, VA $54,481

Wattsville, VA $54,638

Willis Wharf, VA $54,571

Windsor, VA $54,106

Withams, VA $54,595

Norfolk, VA $53,829

Newport News, VA $53,949

Fort Eustis, VA $53,970

Hampton, VA $53,982

Fort Monroe, VA $53,952

Poquoson, VA $53,965

Yorktown, VA $54,028

Lackey, VA $54,050

Seaford, VA $53,985

Portsmouth, VA $53,843

Fort Lee, VA $55,676

Petersburg, VA $55,676

Virginia State University, VA $55,676

Alberta, VA $54,576

Ammon, VA $55,307

Blackstone, VA $54,840

Boykins, VA $54,059

Branchville, VA $53,931

Capron, VA $54,326

Round Hill, VA $58,370

Catharpin, VA $60,557

Delaplane, VA $57,760

Ashburn, VA $60,808

Chantilly, VA $61,448

Gainesville, VA $60,064

Hamilton, VA $59,157

Lincoln, VA $59,099

Sterling, VA $61,548

Haymarket, VA $60,007

Herndon, VA $61,774

Leesburg, VA $59,852

Lovettsville, VA $58,526

Nokesville, VA $60,138

Upperville, VA $57,951

Warrenton, VA $58,161

Reston, VA $62,129

Waterford, VA $59,059

The Plains, VA $59,226

Doswell, VA $55,664

Dutton, VA $54,474

Fork Union, VA $54,483

Foster, VA $54,299

Glen Allen, VA $55,790

Gloucester, VA $54,416

Gloucester Point, VA $54,087

Goochland, VA $55,181

Grimstead, VA $54,435

Gum Spring, VA $55,181

Gwynn, VA $54,435

Hadensville, VA $55,095

Hallieford, VA $54,418

Hanover, VA $55,675

Hardyville, VA $54,580

Hartfield, VA $54,599

Hayes, VA $54,121

Henrico, VA $55,831

Hudgins, VA $54,393

Jamaica, VA $55,072

Jamestown, VA $54,245

Jetersville, VA $54,477

Kents Store, VA $54,606

King And Queen Court House, VA $55,155

King William, VA $55,441

Lanexa, VA $55,070

Lightfoot, VA $54,511

Little Plymouth, VA $55,086

Locust Hill, VA $54,763

Louisa, VA $55,172

Macon, VA $55,235

Maidens, VA $55,392

Manakin Sabot, VA $55,573

Mannboro, VA $55,212

Manquin, VA $55,603

Maryus, VA $54,094

Mascot, VA $54,924

Mathews, VA $54,331

Burgess, VA $55,272

Accomac, VA $54,544

Assawoman, VA $54,566

Atlantic, VA $54,639

Battery Park, VA $53,957

Belle Haven, VA $54,513

Birdsnest, VA $54,410

Bloxom, VA $54,628

Cape Charles, VA $54,335

Capeville, VA $54,346

Carrollton, VA $53,950

Carrsville, VA $54,196

Cheriton, VA $54,340

Chesapeake, VA $53,970

Chincoteague Island, VA $54,674

Wallops Island, VA $54,634

Craddockville, VA $54,521

Davis Wharf, VA $54,510

Eastville, VA $54,361

Exmore, VA $54,489

Franktown, VA $54,428

Greenbackville, VA $54,798

Greenbush, VA $54,642

Hacksneck, VA $54,490

Hallwood, VA $54,613

Harborton, VA $54,624

Horntown, VA $54,706

Oak Hall, VA $54,593

Isle Of Wight, VA $54,071

Jamesville, VA $54,459

Jenkins Bridge, VA $54,622

Keller, VA $54,556

Locustville, VA $54,554

Machipongo, VA $54,401

Mappsville, VA $54,601

Marionville, VA $54,401

Mears, VA $54,573

Melfa, VA $54,563

Modest Town, VA $54,704

Nassawadox, VA $54,457

Nelsonia, VA $54,708

New Church, VA $54,688

Onancock, VA $54,609

Onley, VA $54,549

Oyster, VA $54,353

Painter, VA $54,523

Parksley, VA $54,639

Pungoteague, VA $54,546

Quinby, VA $54,402

Rescue, VA $53,954

Sanford, VA $54,697

Saxis, VA $54,706

Seaview, VA $54,342

Smithfield, VA $54,012

Suffolk, VA $53,987

Tangier, VA $54,841

Tasley, VA $54,666

Temperanceville, VA $54,613

Townsend, VA $54,352

Virginia Beach, VA $54,689

Dulles, VA $62,147

Aldie, VA $60,185

Amissville, VA $57,257

Arcola, VA $60,788

Manassas, VA $60,888

Marshall, VA $58,097

Middleburg, VA $59,165

Catlett, VA $59,443

Centreville, VA $61,134

Clifton, VA $61,649

Orlean, VA $57,574

Paeonian Springs, VA $59,440

Paris, VA $57,574

Philomont, VA $58,990

Purcellville, VA $58,553

Bluemont, VA $57,769

Bristow, VA $60,416

Broad Run, VA $59,341

Calverton, VA $59,206

Casanova, VA $59,306

Rectortown, VA $58,025

Mechanicsville, VA $55,719

Midlothian, VA $55,634

Millers Tavern, VA $55,713

Mineral, VA $55,512

Moon, VA $54,354

Moseley, VA $55,449

New Canton, VA $54,248

New Kent, VA $55,414

New Point, VA $54,218

Newtown, VA $55,884

Norge, VA $54,592

North, VA $54,402

Oilville, VA $55,462

Onemo, VA $54,286

Ordinary, VA $54,168

Port Haywood, VA $54,210

Powhatan, VA $55,279

Providence Forge, VA $55,319

Quinton, VA $55,602

Rockville, VA $55,525

Ruthville, VA $55,205

Saint Stephens Church, VA $55,706

Saluda, VA $54,784

Sandston, VA $55,731

Sandy Hook, VA $55,170

Schley, VA $54,296

Severn, VA $54,123

Shacklefords, VA $54,813

State Farm, VA $55,418

Stevensville, VA $55,286

Studley, VA $55,715

Susan, VA $54,231

Toano, VA $54,763

Topping, VA $54,714

Trevilians, VA $55,138

Richmond, VA $55,846

Urbanna, VA $54,975

Wake, VA $54,631

Walkerton, VA $55,365

Ware Neck, VA $54,318

Water View, VA $54,963

West Point, VA $55,152

White Marsh, VA $54,228

Wicomico, VA $54,132

Williamsburg, VA $54,226

Woods Cross Roads, VA $54,422

Montpelier, VA $55,442

Oakton, VA $62,321

Occoquan, VA $61,862

Quantico, VA $59,806

Springfield, VA $62,876

Triangle, VA $60,239

Vienna, VA $62,875

Woodbridge, VA $61,415

Arlington, VA $63,192

Fort Myer, VA $63,193

Mattaponi, VA $54,946

Dhs, VA $63,192

Fort Valley, VA $54,632

Star Tannery, VA $54,098

Stephens City, VA $56,166

Stephenson, VA $56,204

Toms Brook, VA $54,602

White Post, VA $56,650

Woodstock, VA $54,150

Culpeper, VA $55,939

Aroda, VA $54,569

Banco, VA $54,754

Bealeton, VA $57,913

Boston, VA $55,791

Brandy Station, VA $56,919

Brightwood, VA $55,032

Castleton, VA $56,404

Elkwood, VA $56,845

Etlan, VA $54,905

Goldvein, VA $58,169

Graves Mill, VA $54,494

Haywood, VA $55,018

Hood, VA $54,151

Jeffersonton, VA $57,554

Leon, VA $55,264

Lignum, VA $56,517

Madison, VA $54,490

Midland, VA $58,490

Mitchells, VA $55,493

Oakpark, VA $54,835

Pratts, VA $54,483

Radiant, VA $54,685

Rapidan, VA $55,179

Remington, VA $57,453

Reva, VA $55,325

Richardsville, VA $56,988

Rixeyville, VA $56,841

Rochelle, VA $54,467

Somerville, VA $58,602

Sperryville, VA $55,271

Stevensburg, VA $56,630

Sumerduck, VA $57,469

Syria, VA $54,284

Viewtown, VA $56,878

Washington, VA $56,241

Wolftown, VA $54,155

Woodville, VA $55,817

Harrisonburg, VA $54,376

Basye, VA $53,942

Bergton, VA $53,775

Bridgewater, VA $54,274

Broadway, VA $54,107

Criders, VA $53,872

Dayton, VA $54,088

Edinburg, VA $54,033

Elkton, VA $54,196

Alexandria, VA $63,185

Fredericksburg, VA $57,250

Bowling Green, VA $56,139

Burr Hill, VA $56,146

Callao, VA $55,823

Caret, VA $56,489

Center Cross, VA $55,528

Champlain, VA $56,360

Coles Point, VA $56,571

Colonial Beach, VA $56,889

Corbin, VA $56,537

Dahlgren, VA $58,755

Dogue, VA $56,851

Dunnsville, VA $55,727

Edwardsville, VA $55,344

Farnham, VA $55,508

Garrisonville, VA $59,237

Hague, VA $56,162

Hartwood, VA $57,416

Haynesville, VA $56,115

Heathsville, VA $55,292

Hustle, VA $56,394

Irvington, VA $54,849

Jersey, VA $56,929

Kilmarnock, VA $54,896

King George, VA $57,817

Kinsale, VA $56,053

Ladysmith, VA $55,815

Lancaster, VA $55,030

Laneview, VA $55,164

Lively, VA $55,081

Locust Grove, VA $56,162

Loretto, VA $56,404

Lottsburg, VA $55,719

Merry Point, VA $54,944

Milford, VA $55,933

Mollusk, VA $54,964

Montross, VA $56,529

Morattico, VA $55,249

Mount Holly, VA $56,341

Ninde, VA $57,946

Nuttsville, VA $55,195

Oldhams, VA $56,008

Ophelia, VA $55,302

Partlow, VA $56,300

Port Royal, VA $56,390

Rappahannock Academy, VA $56,401

Reedville, VA $55,260

Rhoadesville, VA $55,633

Rollins Fork, VA $56,887

Fulks Run, VA $53,972

Hinton, VA $53,922

Keezletown, VA $54,185

Lacey Spring, VA $54,212

Linville, VA $54,184

Luray, VA $54,358

Mc Gaheysville, VA $54,247

Mount Crawford, VA $54,249

Mount Jackson, VA $54,072

Mount Solon, VA $54,079

New Market, VA $54,197

Orkney Springs, VA $53,955

Penn Laird, VA $54,272

Quicksburg, VA $54,126

Pleasant Valley, VA $54,242

Shenandoah, VA $54,215

Singers Glen, VA $54,180

Stanley, VA $54,220

Timberville, VA $54,206

Charlottesville, VA $54,303

Afton, VA $53,702

Arrington, VA $52,634

Barboursville, VA $54,514

Batesville, VA $54,174

Covesville, VA $53,706

Crozet, VA $54,200

Dyke, VA $54,173

Ruby, VA $58,954

Lab Biologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lab Biologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Biotechnology, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Lab Biologist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Lab Biologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Lab Biologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$66,456	$32.0	15%

Lab Biologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Biologist'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.

$52,851

Average $57,788/year

$63,473

$4,404

Average $4,816/month

$5,289

$1,016

Average $1,111/week

$1,221

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,473	$5,289	$1,221	$31
Average	$57,788	$4,816	$1,111	$28
25th Percentile	$52,851	$4,404	$1,016	$25

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