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 $57,053 for beginners, reaching about $60,687 at mid-level, and approach $61,100 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 $65,361, California $65,113, Massachusetts $64,246. 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: $171,703; Director Of Lab Operations: $168,150; Lab Operations Senior Manager: $146,590; Lab Operations Manager: $133,633; Lab Operations Senior Supervisor: $111,153.

Lab Operations Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does a Lab Operations Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Operations Assistant in Virginia is $59,446 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,822
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,501 to $65,401
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,088

10% $48,088

50% (Median) $59,446

90% $70,822

Lab Operations Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,401	$5,450	$1,258	$31
Average	$59,446	$4,954	$1,143	$29
25th Percentile	$53,501	$4,458	$1,029	$26

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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): $57,053
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,371
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,687
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,935
Expert (over 8 years): $61,100

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Lab Operations Assistant	less than 1 year	$57,053
Early Career Level Lab Operations Assistant	1-2 years	$58,371
Mid-Level Level Lab Operations Assistant	2-4 years	$60,687
Senior-Level Level Lab Operations Assistant	5-8 years	$60,935
Expert Level Lab Operations Assistant	over 8 years	$61,100

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: $65,361.
California: $65,113.
Massachusetts: $64,246.

District of Columbia $65,361 California $65,113 Massachusetts $64,246 Washington $64,009 New Jersey $63,986 Alaska $63,903 Connecticut $63,088 New York $62,758

Hawaii $61,701 Rhode Island $61,205 Maryland $60,869 Minnesota $60,408 Colorado $60,231 Illinois $60,172 Oregon $59,948 Delaware $59,783

New Hampshire $59,679 Virginia $59,446 Pennsylvania $58,767 Nevada $58,425 North Dakota $58,313 Michigan $58,136 Wisconsin $58,071 Vermont $57,941

Texas $57,581 Maine $57,557 Arizona $57,522 Ohio $57,480 Georgia $56,937 Indiana $56,666 Wyoming $56,613 Utah $56,530

Iowa $56,494 Kansas $56,211 Louisiana $56,128 North Carolina $56,099 Missouri $56,087 Florida $55,857 Montana $55,733 Nebraska $55,615

Kentucky $55,550 South Carolina $55,314 Tennessee $55,166 Idaho $55,107 New Mexico $54,676 Oklahoma $54,582 Alabama $54,234 South Dakota $53,649

Arkansas $53,330 West Virginia $53,159 Mississippi $52,646

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:

Ivanhoe: $54,670
Lambsburg: $54,787
Laurel Fork: $54,848

Ivanhoe, VA $54,670

Lambsburg, VA $54,787

Laurel Fork, VA $54,848

Marion, VA $54,385

Max Meadows, VA $54,757

Meadowview, VA $53,895

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $54,332

Rocky Gap, VA $54,362

Ruther Glen, VA $57,345

Sealston, VA $58,828

Sharps, VA $57,092

Spotsylvania, VA $57,881

Sparta, VA $57,577

Stafford, VA $60,527

Stratford, VA $58,209

Tappahannock, VA $57,446

Thornburg, VA $58,071

Unionville, VA $57,128

Village, VA $57,373

Warsaw, VA $57,577

Weems, VA $56,447

Sandy Point, VA $57,652

White Stone, VA $56,290

Wicomico Church, VA $56,701

Woodford, VA $57,834

Zacata, VA $58,029

Winchester, VA $57,757

Bentonville, VA $57,261

Berryville, VA $58,590

Boyce, VA $58,696

Brucetown, VA $57,795

Chester Gap, VA $58,355

Clear Brook, VA $57,505

Cross Junction, VA $55,639

Fishers Hill, VA $56,439

Flint Hill, VA $58,038

Front Royal, VA $58,072

Gore, VA $55,951

Hume, VA $58,823

Huntly, VA $58,136

Strasburg, VA $56,219

Linden, VA $58,966

Markham, VA $58,953

Maurertown, VA $55,454

Middletown, VA $57,317

Millwood, VA $58,592

Rileyville, VA $56,620

Earlysville, VA $55,790

Esmont, VA $55,274

Faber, VA $55,029

Fishersville, VA $55,542

Free Union, VA $55,698

Gordonsville, VA $56,282

Greenwood, VA $55,474

Ivy, VA $55,814

Keene, VA $55,497

Keswick, VA $55,924

Locust Dale, VA $56,534

Lovingston, VA $54,439

Lyndhurst, VA $54,849

Montpelier Station, VA $56,296

Nellysford, VA $54,913

North Garden, VA $55,443

Orange, VA $56,846

Palmyra, VA $55,948

Piney River, VA $54,186

Quinque, VA $55,932

Roseland, VA $54,394

Ruckersville, VA $55,909

Schuyler, VA $55,080

Shipman, VA $54,431

Somerset, VA $56,298

Stanardsville, VA $55,747

Troy, VA $56,010

Tyro, VA $54,542

Waynesboro, VA $55,626

White Hall, VA $55,726

Woodberry Forest, VA $56,516

Achilles, VA $55,657

Amelia Court House, VA $56,690

Ark, VA $56,011

Arvonia, VA $55,514

Ashland, VA $57,242

Aylett, VA $57,269

Barhamsville, VA $56,444

Beaumont, VA $56,677

Beaverdam, VA $57,237

Bena, VA $55,641

Bohannon, VA $55,869

Bremo Bluff, VA $55,875

Bruington, VA $57,154

Bumpass, VA $57,150

Cardinal, VA $55,894

Cartersville, VA $56,337

Charles City, VA $56,797

Christchurch, VA $56,334

Church View, VA $56,464

Cobbs Creek, VA $56,049

Columbia, VA $56,190

Crozier, VA $57,055

Cumberland, VA $55,878

Deltaville, VA $56,095

Diggs, VA $55,891

Redwood, VA $54,393

Rich Creek, VA $54,578

Ridgeway, VA $54,958

Riner, VA $54,573

Ripplemead, VA $54,431

Rocky Mount, VA $54,442

Salem, VA $54,176

Sandy Level, VA $54,558

Shawsville, VA $54,343

Spencer, VA $54,945

Staffordsville, VA $54,672

Stanleytown, VA $55,049

Stuart, VA $54,931

Thaxton, VA $54,278

Troutville, VA $54,258

Union Hall, VA $54,451

Vesta, VA $54,861

Villamont, VA $54,251

Vinton, VA $54,150

Wirtz, VA $54,284

Woolwine, VA $54,823

Bristol, VA $52,814

Abingdon, VA $53,597

Andover, VA $53,438

Appalachia, VA $53,438

Bee, VA $54,098

Ben Hur, VA $53,659

Big Stone Gap, VA $52,961

Birchleaf, VA $54,151

Blackwater, VA $53,027

Castlewood, VA $53,182

Cleveland, VA $53,828

Clinchco, VA $54,104

Clintwood, VA $54,042

Coeburn, VA $53,527

Damascus, VA $54,017

Dante, VA $53,831

Davenport, VA $54,203

Dryden, VA $53,135

Duffield, VA $52,685

Dungannon, VA $52,877

East Stone Gap, VA $53,073

Ewing, VA $54,337

Fort Blackmore, VA $52,539

Gate City, VA $52,180

Haysi, VA $54,414

Hiltons, VA $52,303

Honaker, VA $54,128

Jonesville, VA $53,790

Keokee, VA $53,292

Lebanon, VA $53,619

Mc Clure, VA $53,842

Mendota, VA $52,830

Nickelsville, VA $52,609

Nora, VA $53,700

Norton, VA $53,495

Pennington Gap, VA $53,279

Pound, VA $53,716

Rosedale, VA $54,069

Rose Hill, VA $54,242

Saint Charles, VA $53,592

Saint Paul, VA $53,522

Weber City, VA $52,020

Whitetop, VA $54,229

Wise, VA $53,638

Pulaski, VA $54,811

Atkins, VA $54,348

Austinville, VA $54,787

Barren Springs, VA $54,834

Bastian, VA $54,356

Bland, VA $54,483

Broadford, VA $54,299

Cana, VA $54,871

Ceres, VA $54,304

Chilhowie, VA $54,285

Cripple Creek, VA $54,531

Crockett, VA $54,518

Draper, VA $54,765

Dugspur, VA $54,806

Elk Creek, VA $54,493

Emory, VA $54,132

Fancy Gap, VA $54,824

Fries, VA $54,676

Galax, VA $54,765

Glade Spring, VA $54,025

Rural Retreat, VA $54,449

Saltville, VA $54,309

Speedwell, VA $54,484

Sugar Grove, VA $54,361

Tannersville, VA $54,267

Troutdale, VA $54,323

Willis, VA $54,777

Woodlawn, VA $54,798

Wytheville, VA $54,644

Staunton, VA $55,559

Augusta Springs, VA $55,324

Bacova, VA $55,064

Blue Grass, VA $55,086

Brownsburg, VA $54,757

Buena Vista, VA $54,308

Churchville, VA $55,713

Clifton Forge, VA $54,878

Covington, VA $54,581

Craigsville, VA $55,330

Crimora, VA $55,771

Deerfield, VA $55,373

Doe Hill, VA $55,326

Fairfield, VA $54,676

Fort Defiance, VA $55,811

Glen Wilton, VA $54,670

Goshen, VA $55,092

Greenville, VA $55,058

Grottoes, VA $55,822

Head Waters, VA $55,418

Hot Springs, VA $54,911

Iron Gate, VA $54,972

Lexington, VA $54,772

Low Moor, VA $54,844

Mc Dowell, VA $55,348

Middlebrook, VA $55,071

Millboro, VA $55,114

Mint Spring, VA $55,348

Montebello, VA $54,569

Monterey, VA $55,189

Mount Sidney, VA $55,836

Mustoe, VA $55,280

New Hope, VA $55,804

Port Republic, VA $55,792

Raphine, VA $54,823

Rockbridge Baths, VA $54,878

Selma, VA $54,898

Steeles Tavern, VA $54,936

Stuarts Draft, VA $55,141

Swoope, VA $55,461

Verona, VA $55,837

Vesuvius, VA $54,447

Warm Springs, VA $55,081

West Augusta, VA $55,494

Weyers Cave, VA $55,850

Williamsville, VA $55,379

Lynchburg, VA $53,496

Altavista, VA $54,003

Alton, VA $55,183

Amherst, VA $53,859

Appomattox, VA $53,956

Bedford, VA $54,285

Big Island, VA $53,988

Blairs, VA $55,170

Brookneal, VA $54,217

Buffalo Junction, VA $55,358

Callands, VA $54,904

Chatham, VA $54,948

Clifford, VA $53,941

Clover, VA $55,049

Cluster Springs, VA $55,355

Coleman Falls, VA $53,717

Concord, VA $53,569

Crystal Hill, VA $54,964

Danville, VA $55,214

Hillsville, VA $54,871

Carson, VA $56,985

Hiwassee, VA $54,691

Independence, VA $54,501

Annandale, VA $64,848

Burke, VA $64,240

Dumfries, VA $62,359

Dunn Loring, VA $64,931

Fairfax, VA $63,961

Fairfax Station, VA $63,787

Falls Church, VA $64,988

Fort Belvoir, VA $64,202

Great Falls, VA $63,963

Greenway, VA $64,986

Lorton, VA $63,839

Merrifield, VA $64,782

Mc Lean, VA $64,980

West Mclean, VA $64,986

Mount Vernon, VA $64,443

Newington, VA $64,295

Dry Fork, VA $55,064

Brooke, VA $60,087

Evington, VA $53,793

Forest, VA $53,687

Gladstone, VA $54,003

Gladys, VA $54,004

Glasgow, VA $54,349

Goode, VA $53,865

Gretna, VA $54,557

Halifax, VA $55,167

Howardsville, VA $55,079

Hurt, VA $54,252

Java, VA $54,885

Ararat, VA $54,858

Axton, VA $55,027

Bassett, VA $54,987

Belspring, VA $54,702

Bent Mountain, VA $54,238

Blacksburg, VA $54,444

Blue Ridge, VA $54,219

Boones Mill, VA $54,199

Buchanan, VA $54,402

Callaway, VA $54,341

Christiansburg, VA $54,449

Cascade, VA $54,979

Catawba, VA $54,310

Check, VA $54,425

Claudville, VA $54,825

Cloverdale, VA $54,118

Collinsville, VA $55,170

Copper Hill, VA $54,353

Critz, VA $54,913

Daleville, VA $54,174

Dublin, VA $54,731

Eagle Rock, VA $54,559

Eggleston, VA $54,621

Elliston, VA $54,298

Ferrum, VA $54,645

Fieldale, VA $55,091

Fincastle, VA $54,343

Floyd, VA $54,649

Glade Hill, VA $54,406

Glen Lyn, VA $54,447

Goodview, VA $54,213

Hardy, VA $54,191

Henry, VA $54,727

Huddleston, VA $54,392

Keeling, VA $55,115

Chester, VA $57,253

Chesterfield, VA $57,219

Church Road, VA $57,031

Colonial Heights, VA $57,277

Courtland, VA $55,900

Dendron, VA $56,068

Dewitt, VA $56,848

Dinwiddie, VA $57,003

Disputanta, VA $57,049

Dolphin, VA $56,223

Drewryville, VA $55,778

Ebony, VA $55,393

Elberon, VA $55,837

Emporia, VA $55,904

Ford, VA $56,898

Franklin, VA $55,728

Freeman, VA $56,211

Gasburg, VA $55,512

Hopewell, VA $57,159

Ivor, VA $55,818

Jarratt, VA $56,386

Lawrenceville, VA $56,015

Mc Kenney, VA $56,699

Meredithville, VA $55,934

Newsoms, VA $55,544

Prince George, VA $57,212

Rawlings, VA $56,480

Sedley, VA $55,975

Skippers, VA $55,680

Spring Grove, VA $56,371

Stony Creek, VA $56,696

Surry, VA $55,700

Sussex, VA $56,568

Sutherland, VA $57,165

Valentines, VA $55,564

Wakefield, VA $56,046

Warfield, VA $56,526

Waverly, VA $56,487

White Plains, VA $55,533

Wilsons, VA $56,729

Yale, VA $56,339

Zuni, VA $55,796

Claremont, VA $56,447

Farmville, VA $55,388

Baskerville, VA $55,297

Indian Valley, VA $54,729

Mc Coy, VA $54,610

Martinsville, VA $55,079

Meadows Of Dan, VA $54,875

Moneta, VA $54,303

Montvale, VA $54,303

Narrows, VA $54,611

Newbern, VA $54,659

New Castle, VA $54,346

Newport, VA $54,470

New River, VA $54,809

Oriskany, VA $54,451

Paint Bank, VA $54,366

Parrott, VA $54,636

Patrick Springs, VA $54,976

Pearisburg, VA $54,665

Pembroke, VA $54,664

Penhook, VA $54,587

Pilot, VA $54,468

Pittsville, VA $54,559

Radford, VA $54,748

Long Island, VA $54,209

Lowry, VA $53,967

Lynch Station, VA $54,215

Madison Heights, VA $53,497

Monroe, VA $53,764

Naruna, VA $54,045

Nathalie, VA $54,699

Natural Bridge, VA $54,521

Natural Bridge Station, VA $54,286

Nelson, VA $55,440

Norwood, VA $54,210

Ringgold, VA $55,136

Rustburg, VA $53,620

Scottsburg, VA $55,242

Scottsville, VA $55,541

South Boston, VA $55,291

Spout Spring, VA $53,719

Sutherlin, VA $55,140

Sweet Briar, VA $53,655

Vernon Hill, VA $55,075

Virgilina, VA $55,308

Wingina, VA $54,531

Amonate, VA $54,410

Bandy, VA $54,291

Big Rock, VA $54,586

Bishop, VA $54,296

Bluefield, VA $54,464

Boissevain, VA $54,330

Breaks, VA $54,497

Burkes Garden, VA $54,352

Cedar Bluff, VA $54,431

Doran, VA $54,655

Falls Mills, VA $54,330

Grundy, VA $54,677

Horsepen, VA $54,317

Hurley, VA $54,396

Jewell Ridge, VA $54,431

Keen Mountain, VA $54,644

Mavisdale, VA $54,437

Maxie, VA $54,597

North Tazewell, VA $54,423

Oakwood, VA $54,675

Pilgrims Knob, VA $54,526

Pocahontas, VA $54,348

Pounding Mill, VA $54,507

Raven, VA $54,629

Red Ash, VA $54,680

Richlands, VA $54,649

Rowe, VA $54,457

Shortt Gap, VA $54,578

Swords Creek, VA $54,441

Tazewell, VA $54,337

Vansant, VA $54,442

Whitewood, VA $54,448

Wolford, VA $54,458

Boydton, VA $55,416

Bracey, VA $55,558

Brodnax, VA $55,772

Buckingham, VA $54,796

Burkeville, VA $55,643

Charlotte Court House, VA $54,846

Chase City, VA $55,130

Clarksville, VA $55,514

Crewe, VA $55,998

Cullen, VA $54,683

Dillwyn, VA $55,342

Drakes Branch, VA $55,124

Dundas, VA $55,944

Evergreen, VA $54,009

Fort Mitchell, VA $55,124

Green Bay, VA $55,336

Hampden Sydney, VA $55,472

Kenbridge, VA $55,645

Keysville, VA $55,119

La Crosse, VA $55,473

Lunenburg, VA $55,224

Meherrin, VA $55,229

Nottoway, VA $55,912

Pamplin, VA $54,500

Phenix, VA $54,254

Prospect, VA $54,842

Randolph, VA $54,935

Red House, VA $54,095

Red Oak, VA $55,201

Rice, VA $55,714

Saxe, VA $55,082

Skipwith, VA $55,240

South Hill, VA $55,452

Victoria, VA $55,418

Wylliesburg, VA $55,152

Roanoke, VA $54,080

Wachapreague, VA $56,153

Wardtown, VA $56,044

Wattsville, VA $56,206

Willis Wharf, VA $56,137

Windsor, VA $55,659

Withams, VA $56,162

Norfolk, VA $55,373

Newport News, VA $55,497

Fort Eustis, VA $55,519

Hampton, VA $55,531

Fort Monroe, VA $55,500

Poquoson, VA $55,513

Yorktown, VA $55,578

Lackey, VA $55,601

Seaford, VA $55,533

Portsmouth, VA $55,388

Fort Lee, VA $57,274

Petersburg, VA $57,274

Virginia State University, VA $57,274

Alberta, VA $56,142

Ammon, VA $56,894

Blackstone, VA $56,413

Boykins, VA $55,610

Branchville, VA $55,478

Capron, VA $55,884

Round Hill, VA $60,045

Catharpin, VA $62,294

Delaplane, VA $59,417

Ashburn, VA $62,552

Chantilly, VA $63,211

Gainesville, VA $61,787

Hamilton, VA $60,854

Lincoln, VA $60,794

Sterling, VA $63,313

Haymarket, VA $61,728

Herndon, VA $63,547

Leesburg, VA $61,570

Lovettsville, VA $60,205

Nokesville, VA $61,864

Upperville, VA $59,613

Warrenton, VA $59,830

Reston, VA $63,912

Waterford, VA $60,754

The Plains, VA $60,925

Doswell, VA $57,261

Dutton, VA $56,037

Fork Union, VA $56,046

Foster, VA $55,856

Glen Allen, VA $57,391

Gloucester, VA $55,977

Gloucester Point, VA $55,639

Goochland, VA $56,764

Grimstead, VA $55,997

Gum Spring, VA $56,764

Gwynn, VA $55,996

Hadensville, VA $56,676

Hallieford, VA $55,980

Hanover, VA $57,273

Hardyville, VA $56,146

Hartfield, VA $56,166

Hayes, VA $55,674

Henrico, VA $57,433

Hudgins, VA $55,953

Jamaica, VA $56,652

Jamestown, VA $55,801

Jetersville, VA $56,040

Kents Store, VA $56,172

King And Queen Court House, VA $56,738

King William, VA $57,032

Lanexa, VA $56,650

Lightfoot, VA $56,075

Little Plymouth, VA $56,666

Locust Hill, VA $56,334

Louisa, VA $56,755

Macon, VA $56,820

Maidens, VA $56,981

Manakin Sabot, VA $57,167

Mannboro, VA $56,796

Manquin, VA $57,198

Maryus, VA $55,646

Mascot, VA $56,500

Mathews, VA $55,889

Burgess, VA $56,858

Accomac, VA $56,109

Assawoman, VA $56,131

Atlantic, VA $56,207

Battery Park, VA $55,505

Belle Haven, VA $56,077

Birdsnest, VA $55,971

Bloxom, VA $56,195

Cape Charles, VA $55,894

Capeville, VA $55,905

Carrollton, VA $55,498

Carrsville, VA $55,751

Cheriton, VA $55,899

Chesapeake, VA $55,519

Chincoteague Island, VA $56,243

Wallops Island, VA $56,202

Craddockville, VA $56,085

Davis Wharf, VA $56,074

Eastville, VA $55,921

Exmore, VA $56,052

Franktown, VA $55,990

Greenbackville, VA $56,371

Greenbush, VA $56,209

Hacksneck, VA $56,054

Hallwood, VA $56,180

Harborton, VA $56,191

Horntown, VA $56,275

Oak Hall, VA $56,160

Isle Of Wight, VA $55,623

Jamesville, VA $56,022

Jenkins Bridge, VA $56,189

Keller, VA $56,121

Locustville, VA $56,119

Machipongo, VA $55,962

Mappsville, VA $56,167

Marionville, VA $55,961

Mears, VA $56,139

Melfa, VA $56,128

Modest Town, VA $56,274

Nassawadox, VA $56,020

Nelsonia, VA $56,278

New Church, VA $56,257

Onancock, VA $56,176

Onley, VA $56,114

Oyster, VA $55,912

Painter, VA $56,087

Parksley, VA $56,206

Pungoteague, VA $56,111

Quinby, VA $55,963

Rescue, VA $55,502

Sanford, VA $56,267

Saxis, VA $56,275

Seaview, VA $55,901

Smithfield, VA $55,562

Suffolk, VA $55,536

Tangier, VA $56,415

Tasley, VA $56,234

Temperanceville, VA $56,180

Townsend, VA $55,912

Virginia Beach, VA $56,258

Dulles, VA $63,930

Aldie, VA $61,912

Amissville, VA $58,899

Arcola, VA $62,532

Manassas, VA $62,635

Marshall, VA $59,764

Middleburg, VA $60,862

Catlett, VA $61,148

Centreville, VA $62,888

Clifton, VA $63,418

Orlean, VA $59,225

Paeonian Springs, VA $61,146

Paris, VA $59,225

Philomont, VA $60,682

Purcellville, VA $60,232

Bluemont, VA $59,427

Bristow, VA $62,149

Broad Run, VA $61,044

Calverton, VA $60,905

Casanova, VA $61,007

Rectortown, VA $59,690

Mechanicsville, VA $57,317

Midlothian, VA $57,231

Millers Tavern, VA $57,311

Mineral, VA $57,105

Moon, VA $55,914

Moseley, VA $57,040

New Canton, VA $55,804

New Kent, VA $57,004

New Point, VA $55,773

Newtown, VA $57,487

Norge, VA $56,158

North, VA $55,963

Oilville, VA $57,054

Onemo, VA $55,843

Ordinary, VA $55,722

Port Haywood, VA $55,765

Powhatan, VA $56,865

Providence Forge, VA $56,906

Quinton, VA $57,198

Rockville, VA $57,118

Ruthville, VA $56,788

Saint Stephens Church, VA $57,304

Saluda, VA $56,356

Sandston, VA $57,330

Sandy Hook, VA $56,753

Schley, VA $55,854

Severn, VA $55,676

Shacklefords, VA $56,386

State Farm, VA $57,008

Stevensville, VA $56,872

Studley, VA $57,313

Susan, VA $55,787

Toano, VA $56,334

Topping, VA $56,284

Trevilians, VA $56,719

Richmond, VA $57,448

Urbanna, VA $56,552

Wake, VA $56,199

Walkerton, VA $56,953

Ware Neck, VA $55,876

Water View, VA $56,540

West Point, VA $56,734

White Marsh, VA $55,784

Wicomico, VA $55,685

Williamsburg, VA $55,781

Woods Cross Roads, VA $55,984

Montpelier, VA $57,032

Oakton, VA $64,109

Occoquan, VA $63,637

Quantico, VA $61,522

Springfield, VA $64,679

Triangle, VA $61,967

Vienna, VA $64,679

Woodbridge, VA $63,177

Arlington, VA $65,005

Fort Myer, VA $65,006

Mattaponi, VA $56,523

Dhs, VA $65,005

Fort Valley, VA $56,199

Star Tannery, VA $55,650

Stephens City, VA $57,778

Stephenson, VA $57,816

Toms Brook, VA $56,168

White Post, VA $58,275

Woodstock, VA $55,704

Culpeper, VA $57,543

Aroda, VA $56,134

Banco, VA $56,324

Bealeton, VA $59,575

Boston, VA $57,391

Brandy Station, VA $58,552

Brightwood, VA $56,611

Castleton, VA $58,022

Elkwood, VA $58,476

Etlan, VA $56,480

Goldvein, VA $59,838

Graves Mill, VA $56,058

Haywood, VA $56,596

Hood, VA $55,705

Jeffersonton, VA $59,205

Leon, VA $56,850

Lignum, VA $58,138

Madison, VA $56,053

Midland, VA $60,168

Mitchells, VA $57,085

Oakpark, VA $56,408

Pratts, VA $56,046

Radiant, VA $56,254

Rapidan, VA $56,762

Remington, VA $59,101

Reva, VA $56,912

Richardsville, VA $58,623

Rixeyville, VA $58,471

Rochelle, VA $56,029

Somerville, VA $60,283

Sperryville, VA $56,857

Stevensburg, VA $58,254

Sumerduck, VA $59,117

Syria, VA $55,841

Viewtown, VA $58,510

Washington, VA $57,855

Wolftown, VA $55,709

Woodville, VA $57,418

Harrisonburg, VA $55,936

Basye, VA $55,489

Bergton, VA $55,318

Bridgewater, VA $55,832

Broadway, VA $55,659

Criders, VA $55,417

Dayton, VA $55,640

Edinburg, VA $55,584

Elkton, VA $55,751

Alexandria, VA $64,998

Fredericksburg, VA $58,893

Bowling Green, VA $57,750

Burr Hill, VA $57,757

Callao, VA $57,425

Caret, VA $58,110

Center Cross, VA $57,121

Champlain, VA $57,977

Coles Point, VA $58,194

Colonial Beach, VA $58,521

Corbin, VA $58,159

Dahlgren, VA $60,440

Dogue, VA $58,482

Dunnsville, VA $57,326

Edwardsville, VA $56,932

Farnham, VA $57,100

Garrisonville, VA $60,936

Hague, VA $57,773

Hartwood, VA $59,063

Haynesville, VA $57,725

Heathsville, VA $56,879

Hustle, VA $58,012

Irvington, VA $56,423

Jersey, VA $58,562

Kilmarnock, VA $56,471

King George, VA $59,476

Kinsale, VA $57,662

Ladysmith, VA $57,417

Lancaster, VA $56,609

Laneview, VA $56,747

Lively, VA $56,662

Locust Grove, VA $57,774

Loretto, VA $58,022

Lottsburg, VA $57,317

Merry Point, VA $56,520

Milford, VA $57,538

Mollusk, VA $56,541

Montross, VA $58,151

Morattico, VA $56,835

Mount Holly, VA $57,957

Ninde, VA $59,608

Nuttsville, VA $56,778

Oldhams, VA $57,615

Ophelia, VA $56,888

Partlow, VA $57,915

Port Royal, VA $58,007

Rappahannock Academy, VA $58,019

Reedville, VA $56,846

Rhoadesville, VA $57,229

Rollins Fork, VA $58,519

Fulks Run, VA $55,520

Hinton, VA $55,469

Keezletown, VA $55,739

Lacey Spring, VA $55,767

Linville, VA $55,738

Luray, VA $55,917

Mc Gaheysville, VA $55,804

Mount Crawford, VA $55,806

Mount Jackson, VA $55,623

Mount Solon, VA $55,631

New Market, VA $55,752

Orkney Springs, VA $55,503

Penn Laird, VA $55,829

Quicksburg, VA $55,679

Pleasant Valley, VA $55,798

Shenandoah, VA $55,771

Singers Glen, VA $55,735

Stanley, VA $55,775

Timberville, VA $55,761

Charlottesville, VA $55,861

Afton, VA $55,242

Arrington, VA $54,144

Barboursville, VA $56,078

Batesville, VA $55,728

Covesville, VA $55,247

Crozet, VA $55,755

Dyke, VA $55,727

Ruby, VA $60,645

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	$83,225	$40.0	40%
Financial Services	$77,280	$37.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$77,280	$37.0	30%
Biotechnology	$71,335	$34.0	20%
Healthcare	$71,335	$34.0	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.

$53,501

Average $59,446/year

$65,401

$4,458

Average $4,954/month

$5,450

$1,029

Average $1,143/week

$1,258

$26

Average $29/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,401	$5,450	$1,258	$31
Average	$59,446	$4,954	$1,143	$29
25th Percentile	$53,501	$4,458	$1,029	$26

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