What are the main factors that influence a Lab Operations Assistant'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 Operations Assistant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Lab Operations Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Lab Operations Assistant's salary?

A Lab Operations Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,487 for beginners, reaching about $56,899 at mid-level, and approach $57,288 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Operations Assistant?

Lab Operations Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Operations Assistant roles are District of Columbia $65,360, California $65,112, Massachusetts $64,244. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Operations Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Lab Operations Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Lab Operations Director: $171,713; Director Of Lab Operations: $168,156; Lab Operations Senior Manager: $146,590; Lab Operations Manager: $120,733; Lab Operations Senior Supervisor: $99,003.

Lab Operations Assistant Salary in Montana

How much does a Lab Operations Assistant make in Montana? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Operations Assistant in Montana is $55,732 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,433
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,162 to $61,333
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,091

10% $45,091

50% (Median) $55,732

90% $66,433

Lab Operations Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,333	$5,111	$1,179	$29
Average	$55,732	$4,644	$1,072	$27
25th Percentile	$50,162	$4,180	$965	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Operations Assistant Salaries

A Lab Operations Assistant'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 Operations Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lab Operations Assistant'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): $53,487
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,721
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,899
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,132
Expert (over 8 years): $57,288

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Lab Operations Assistant	less than 1 year	$53,487
Early Career Level Lab Operations Assistant	1-2 years	$54,721
Mid-Level Level Lab Operations Assistant	2-4 years	$56,899
Senior-Level Level Lab Operations Assistant	5-8 years	$57,132
Expert Level Lab Operations Assistant	over 8 years	$57,288

How Do Lab Operations Assistant 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 Operations Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,360.
California: $65,112.
Massachusetts: $64,244.

District of Columbia $65,360 California $65,112 Massachusetts $64,244 Washington $64,008 New Jersey $63,985 Alaska $63,902 Connecticut $63,087 New York $62,757

Hawaii $61,700 Rhode Island $61,204 Maryland $60,868 Minnesota $60,407 Colorado $60,230 Illinois $60,171 Oregon $59,947 Delaware $59,782

New Hampshire $59,678 Virginia $59,445 Pennsylvania $58,766 Nevada $58,424 North Dakota $58,312 Michigan $58,135 Wisconsin $58,070 Vermont $57,940

Texas $57,580 Maine $57,556 Arizona $57,521 Ohio $57,479 Georgia $56,936 Indiana $56,665 Wyoming $56,612 Utah $56,529

Iowa $56,494 Kansas $56,210 Louisiana $56,128 North Carolina $56,098 Missouri $56,086 Florida $55,856 Montana $55,732 Nebraska $55,614

Kentucky $55,549 South Carolina $55,313 Tennessee $55,165 Idaho $55,106 New Mexico $54,675 Oklahoma $54,581 Alabama $54,233 South Dakota $53,648

Arkansas $53,329 West Virginia $53,158 Mississippi $52,645

Top Paying Cities for Lab Operations Assistant

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:

Absarokee: $55,393
Acton: $56,734
Ashland: $55,350

Absarokee, MT $55,393

Acton, MT $56,734

Ashland, MT $55,350

Ballantine, MT $56,647

Bearcreek, MT $55,385

Belfry, MT $55,441

Bighorn, MT $55,259

Big Timber, MT $55,347

Birney, MT $55,311

Boyd, MT $55,891

Bridger, MT $55,675

Broadview, MT $56,420

Busby, MT $55,374

Clyde Park, MT $55,357

Columbus, MT $55,812

Cooke City, MT $55,249

Crow Agency, MT $55,421

Custer, MT $55,436

Decker, MT $55,364

Edgar, MT $56,523

Emigrant, MT $55,352

Fishtail, MT $55,305

Fromberg, MT $56,300

Gardiner, MT $55,354

Garryowen, MT $55,399

Grass Range, MT $55,296

Greycliff, MT $55,350

Hardin, MT $55,881

Fort Smith, MT $55,708

Harlowton, MT $55,327

Huntley, MT $56,926

Hysham, MT $55,288

Ingomar, MT $55,182

Joliet, MT $56,306

Lame Deer, MT $55,406

Laurel, MT $56,910

Lavina, MT $55,482

Livingston, MT $55,418

Lodge Grass, MT $55,430

Mc Leod, MT $55,231

Martinsdale, MT $55,267

Melstone, MT $55,288

Melville, MT $55,246

Molt, MT $56,574

Mosby, MT $55,211

Musselshell, MT $55,269

Nye, MT $55,298

Otter, MT $55,351

Park City, MT $56,519

Pompeys Pillar, MT $56,295

Pray, MT $55,324

Pryor, MT $56,327

Rapelje, MT $55,676

Red Lodge, MT $55,397

Reed Point, MT $55,328

Roberts, MT $55,630

Roscoe, MT $55,287

Roundup, MT $55,392

Ryegate, MT $55,277

Saint Xavier, MT $55,658

Sanders, MT $55,355

Sand Springs, MT $55,217

Shawmut, MT $55,260

Shepherd, MT $56,677

Silver Gate, MT $55,397

Springdale, MT $55,315

Sumatra, MT $55,217

Teigen, MT $55,298

Two Dot, MT $55,254

Wilsall, MT $55,303

Winnett, MT $55,258

Worden, MT $56,226

Wyola, MT $55,455

Billings, MT $56,976

Baker, MT $55,543

Wolf Point, MT $55,352

Antelope, MT $55,420

Bainville, MT $55,610

Brockton, MT $55,325

Brockway, MT $55,248

Circle, MT $55,290

Crane, MT $55,649

Culbertson, MT $55,446

Dagmar, MT $55,472

Fairview, MT $55,633

Flaxville, MT $55,282

Fort Peck, MT $55,255

Frazer, MT $55,319

Froid, MT $55,372

Glasgow, MT $55,348

Saint Marie, MT $55,583

Glentana, MT $55,256

Hinsdale, MT $55,243

Homestead, MT $55,372

Lambert, MT $55,338

Larslan, MT $55,247

Medicine Lake, MT $55,364

Nashua, MT $55,319

Opheim, MT $55,239

Outlook, MT $55,322

Peerless, MT $55,250

Plentywood, MT $55,410

Poplar, MT $55,362

Raymond, MT $55,368

Redstone, MT $55,251

Reserve, MT $55,306

Richey, MT $55,274

Richland, MT $55,243

Saco, MT $55,275

Savage, MT $55,439

Scobey, MT $55,325

Sidney, MT $55,647

Vandalia, MT $55,269

Vida, MT $55,287

Westby, MT $55,462

Whitetail, MT $55,242

Miles City, MT $55,357

Alzada, MT $55,309

Angela, MT $55,210

Alberton, MT $55,292

Arlee, MT $55,312

Bonner, MT $55,294

Charlo, MT $55,328

Clinton, MT $55,331

Condon, MT $55,232

Conner, MT $55,341

Corvallis, MT $55,414

Darby, MT $55,235

De Borgia, MT $55,120

Dixon, MT $55,279

Drummond, MT $55,309

Florence, MT $55,401

Frenchtown, MT $55,379

Grantsdale, MT $55,385

Hall, MT $55,298

Hamilton, MT $55,386

Pinesdale, MT $55,513

Haugan, MT $55,107

Helmville, MT $55,190

Heron, MT $55,128

Hot Springs, MT $55,228

Huson, MT $55,306

Lolo, MT $55,368

Lonepine, MT $55,249

Milltown, MT $55,508

Noxon, MT $55,106

Ovando, MT $55,184

Pablo, MT $55,526

Paradise, MT $55,311

Philipsburg, MT $55,298

Plains, MT $55,267

Polson, MT $55,354

Ravalli, MT $55,318

Ronan, MT $55,361

Saint Ignatius, MT $55,347

Saint Regis, MT $55,229

Saltese, MT $55,085

Seeley Lake, MT $55,325

Stevensville, MT $55,413

Sula, MT $55,215

Superior, MT $55,269

Thompson Falls, MT $55,191

Trout Creek, MT $55,139

Victor, MT $55,378

Kalispell, MT $55,401

Big Arm, MT $55,328

Bigfork, MT $55,326

Columbia Falls, MT $55,396

Coram, MT $55,325

Dayton, MT $55,336

Elmo, MT $55,271

Essex, MT $55,235

Eureka, MT $55,341

Fortine, MT $55,287

Hungry Horse, MT $55,460

Kila, MT $55,281

Lake Mc Donald, MT $55,331

Lakeside, MT $55,372

Libby, MT $55,258

Marion, MT $55,250

Martin City, MT $55,370

Olney, MT $55,242

Polebridge, MT $55,145

Proctor, MT $55,255

Rexford, MT $55,296

Rollins, MT $55,289

Somers, MT $55,365

Stryker, MT $55,232

Trego, MT $55,273

Troy, MT $55,106

West Glacier, MT $55,162

Whitefish, MT $55,368

Bloomfield, MT $55,304

Boyes, MT $55,322

Broadus, MT $55,338

Brusett, MT $55,250

Capitol, MT $55,206

Cohagen, MT $55,229

Colstrip, MT $55,454

Ekalaka, MT $55,325

Fallon, MT $55,384

Forsyth, MT $55,311

Glendive, MT $55,494

Hammond, MT $55,287

Hathaway, MT $55,348

Ismay, MT $55,304

Jordan, MT $55,262

Kinsey, MT $55,328

Lindsay, MT $55,258

Mildred, MT $55,383

Olive, MT $55,269

Plevna, MT $55,431

Powderville, MT $55,215

Rosebud, MT $55,242

Terry, MT $55,279

Volborg, MT $55,243

Wibaux, MT $55,472

Willard, MT $55,449

Great Falls, MT $52,969

Malmstrom A F B, MT $52,969

Augusta, MT $55,241

Babb, MT $55,261

Belt, MT $53,619

Black Eagle, MT $52,969

Brady, MT $54,716

Browning, MT $55,335

Buffalo, MT $55,293

Bynum, MT $55,286

Carter, MT $53,889

Cascade, MT $54,634

Choteau, MT $55,287

Coffee Creek, MT $55,291

Conrad, MT $55,337

Cut Bank, MT $55,300

Denton, MT $55,278

Dupuyer, MT $55,235

Dutton, MT $54,090

East Glacier Park, MT $55,211

Ethridge, MT $55,228

Fairfield, MT $54,851

Floweree, MT $53,080

Forest Grove, MT $55,270

Fort Benton, MT $54,889

Fort Shaw, MT $53,694

Galata, MT $55,243

Geraldine, MT $55,267

Geyser, MT $54,869

Heart Butte, MT $55,334

Highwood, MT $53,696

Hilger, MT $55,292

Hobson, MT $55,299

Judith Gap, MT $55,289

Kevin, MT $55,279

Ledger, MT $55,255

Lewistown, MT $55,389

Loma, MT $55,266

Lothair, MT $55,262

Moccasin, MT $55,303

Monarch, MT $54,691

Moore, MT $55,333

Neihart, MT $55,099

Oilmont, MT $55,251

Pendroy, MT $55,235

Power, MT $53,486

Raynesford, MT $54,627

Roy, MT $55,241

Sand Coulee, MT $52,969

Shelby, MT $55,338

Simms, MT $54,112

Stanford, MT $55,296

Stockett, MT $53,515

Sunburst, MT $55,299

Sun River, MT $53,416

Sweet Grass, MT $55,265

Biddle, MT $55,358

Ulm, MT $52,995

Valier, MT $55,291

Vaughn, MT $53,188

Winifred, MT $55,272

Havre, MT $55,376

Big Sandy, MT $55,283

Box Elder, MT $55,393

Chester, MT $55,290

Chinook, MT $55,300

Dodson, MT $55,280

Gildford, MT $55,270

Harlem, MT $55,347

Hays, MT $55,369

Hingham, MT $55,271

Hogeland, MT $55,262

Inverness, MT $55,257

Joplin, MT $55,271

Kremlin, MT $55,269

Lloyd, MT $55,188

Loring, MT $55,240

Malta, MT $55,309

Rudyard, MT $55,283

Turner, MT $55,275

Whitewater, MT $55,250

Whitlash, MT $55,212

Zortman, MT $55,315

Zurich, MT $55,239

Helena, MT $52,816

Basin, MT $53,970

Boulder, MT $54,561

Canyon Creek, MT $53,405

Clancy, MT $52,906

East Helena, MT $52,780

Fort Harrison, MT $52,780

Jefferson City, MT $53,285

Lincoln, MT $55,285

Marysville, MT $53,340

Radersburg, MT $54,648

Ringling, MT $55,223

Toston, MT $54,858

Townsend, MT $54,045

White Sulphur Springs, MT $55,061

Winston, MT $53,395

Wolf Creek, MT $54,521

Butte, MT $55,282

Alder, MT $55,263

Anaconda, MT $55,404

Avon, MT $53,931

Belgrade, MT $55,471

Bozeman, MT $55,506

Big Sky, MT $55,465

Cameron, MT $55,227

Cardwell, MT $55,347

Deer Lodge, MT $54,946

Dell, MT $55,076

Dillon, MT $55,306

Divide, MT $55,290

Elliston, MT $53,482

Ennis, MT $55,380

Gallatin Gateway, MT $55,348

Garrison, MT $54,675

Glen, MT $55,288

Gold Creek, MT $55,040

Harrison, MT $55,362

Jackson, MT $55,146

Lima, MT $55,115

Mc Allister, MT $55,370

Manhattan, MT $55,455

Melrose, MT $55,295

Norris, MT $55,294

Polaris, MT $55,227

Pony, MT $55,374

Ramsay, MT $55,403

Sheridan, MT $55,393

Silver Star, MT $55,391

Three Forks, MT $55,411

Twin Bridges, MT $55,345

Virginia City, MT $55,365

Warm Springs, MT $55,397

West Yellowstone, MT $55,334

Whitehall, MT $55,403

Willow Creek, MT $55,387

Wisdom, MT $55,160

Wise River, MT $55,257

Missoula, MT $55,592

Lab Operations Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lab Operations Assistant 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 Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Lab Operations Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lab Operations Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lab Operations Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$78,025	$38.0	40%
Financial Services	$72,452	$35.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$72,452	$35.0	30%
Biotechnology	$66,878	$32.0	20%
Healthcare	$66,878	$32.0	20%

Lab Operations Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Operations Assistant'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.

$50,162

Average $55,732/year

$61,333

$4,180

Average $4,644/month

$5,111

$965

Average $1,072/week

$1,179

$24

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,333	$5,111	$1,179	$29
Average	$55,732	$4,644	$1,072	$27
25th Percentile	$50,162	$4,180	$965	$24

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