What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Operator'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 Laboratory Operator?

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

How does experience change A Laboratory Operator's salary?

A Laboratory Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,525 for beginners, reaching about $56,940 at mid-level, and approach $57,329 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Operator?

Laboratory Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Operator roles are District of Columbia $64,980, California $64,734, Massachusetts $63,871. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Operator roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Operator level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Director: $171,695; Laboratory Manager: $120,714; Laboratory Supervisor: $83,883; Laboratory Technician: $73,949; Laboratory Specialist: $69,232.

Laboratory Operator Salary in North Carolina

How much does a Laboratory Operator make in North Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Operator in North Carolina is $55,772 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,480
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,198 to $61,377
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,124

10% $45,124

50% (Median) $55,772

90% $66,480

Laboratory Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,377	$5,115	$1,180	$30
Average	$55,772	$4,648	$1,073	$27
25th Percentile	$50,198	$4,183	$965	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Operator Salaries

A Laboratory Operator'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 Laboratory Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Operator'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): $53,525
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,760
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,940
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,173
Expert (over 8 years): $57,329

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Operator	less than 1 year	$53,525
Early Career Level Laboratory Operator	1-2 years	$54,760
Mid-Level Level Laboratory Operator	2-4 years	$56,940
Senior-Level Level Laboratory Operator	5-8 years	$57,173
Expert Level Laboratory Operator	over 8 years	$57,329

How Do Laboratory Operator 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 Laboratory Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,980.
California: $64,734.
Massachusetts: $63,871.

District of Columbia $64,980 California $64,734 Massachusetts $63,871 Washington $63,636 New Jersey $63,613 Alaska $63,531 Connecticut $62,721 New York $62,392

Hawaii $61,341 Rhode Island $60,848 Maryland $60,514 Minnesota $60,056 Colorado $59,880 Illinois $59,821 Oregon $59,598 Delaware $59,434

New Hampshire $59,331 Virginia $59,100 Pennsylvania $58,425 Nevada $58,084 North Dakota $57,973 Michigan $57,797 Wisconsin $57,732 Vermont $57,603

Texas $57,245 Maine $57,221 Arizona $57,186 Ohio $57,145 Georgia $56,605 Indiana $56,335 Wyoming $56,282 Utah $56,200

Iowa $56,165 Kansas $55,883 Louisiana $55,801 North Carolina $55,772 Missouri $55,760 Florida $55,531 Montana $55,408 Nebraska $55,291

Kentucky $55,226 South Carolina $54,991 Tennessee $54,845 Idaho $54,786 New Mexico $54,357 Oklahoma $54,264 Alabama $53,917 South Dakota $53,336

Arkansas $53,019 West Virginia $52,849 Mississippi $52,339

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Operator

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:

Morven: $53,211
Mount Holly: $56,446
Mount Mourne: $55,646

Morven, NC $53,211

Mount Holly, NC $56,446

Mount Mourne, NC $55,646

Mount Pleasant, NC $54,886

Mount Ulla, NC $54,873

Newell, NC $56,710

New London, NC $54,403

Norwood, NC $54,384

Oakboro, NC $55,038

Paw Creek, NC $56,717

Peachland, NC $53,936

Pineville, NC $56,582

Polkton, NC $54,750

Polkville, NC $54,554

Richfield, NC $54,654

Rockwell, NC $54,893

Rutherfordton, NC $54,066

Salisbury, NC $54,985

Warsaw, NC $53,249

Roaring River, NC $53,440

Ronda, NC $53,592

Rutherford College, NC $54,051

Scottville, NC $52,660

Sherrills Ford, NC $55,203

Sparta, NC $52,976

State Road, NC $53,563

Stony Point, NC $54,067

Sugar Grove, NC $52,663

Taylorsville, NC $53,732

Terrell, NC $55,363

Thurmond, NC $53,375

Todd, NC $52,664

Traphill, NC $53,218

Turnersburg, NC $54,231

Union Grove, NC $53,632

Valdese, NC $53,951

Valle Crucis, NC $52,736

Vilas, NC $52,625

Warrensville, NC $52,712

West Jefferson, NC $52,722

Wilkesboro, NC $53,289

Zionville, NC $52,664

Scotts, NC $54,028

Alexander, NC $53,984

Almond, NC $53,096

Arden, NC $53,982

Bakersville, NC $52,763

Balsam, NC $53,407

Balsam Grove, NC $53,565

Barnardsville, NC $53,782

Bat Cave, NC $53,809

Black Mountain, NC $53,834

Brevard, NC $53,654

Bryson City, NC $53,140

Burnsville, NC $53,437

Candler, NC $53,953

Canton, NC $53,742

Cashiers, NC $53,289

Cedar Mountain, NC $53,812

Cherokee, NC $53,297

Chimney Rock, NC $53,791

Clyde, NC $53,667

Columbus, NC $54,333

Cullowhee, NC $53,407

Dana, NC $53,770

Gaston, NC $53,372

Greenville, NC $52,798

Grimesland, NC $52,588

Halifax, NC $52,748

Hamilton, NC $52,587

Shelby, NC $54,983

Spencer, NC $54,987

Spindale, NC $54,123

Stanfield, NC $55,550

Stanley, NC $56,229

Troutman, NC $54,740

Union Mills, NC $53,586

Vale, NC $55,079

Waco, NC $55,708

Wadesboro, NC $53,774

Waxhaw, NC $55,771

Wingate, NC $55,359

Charlotte, NC $56,723

Dillsboro, NC $53,180

East Flat Rock, NC $53,745

Edneyville, NC $53,800

Enka, NC $54,065

Etowah, NC $53,785

Fairview, NC $53,927

Flat Rock, NC $53,749

Fletcher, NC $53,932

Fontana Dam, NC $53,273

Franklin, NC $52,899

Gerton, NC $53,880

Glenville, NC $53,158

Glenwood, NC $53,600

Hazelwood, NC $53,542

Hendersonville, NC $53,744

Green Mountain, NC $52,678

Highlands, NC $53,126

Horse Shoe, NC $53,845

Hot Springs, NC $53,503

Lake Junaluska, NC $53,602

Lake Lure, NC $53,787

Lake Toxaway, NC $53,528

Leicester, NC $53,906

Little Switzerland, NC $53,255

Lynn, NC $53,893

Maggie Valley, NC $53,379

Marion, NC $53,744

Marshall, NC $53,565

Mars Hill, NC $53,598

Micaville, NC $53,255

Mill Spring, NC $53,769

Montreat, NC $53,857

Mountain Home, NC $53,857

Mills River, NC $53,864

Naples, NC $53,880

Nebo, NC $53,468

Old Fort, NC $53,734

Otto, NC $52,840

Penland, NC $53,094

Penrose, NC $53,694

Pisgah Forest, NC $53,745

Ridgecrest, NC $53,841

Robbinsville, NC $53,092

Rosman, NC $53,633

Saluda, NC $53,746

Sapphire, NC $53,346

Scaly Mountain, NC $53,016

Skyland, NC $54,008

Spruce Pine, NC $53,172

Hassell, NC $52,641

Tryon, NC $54,107

Tuckasegee, NC $53,216

Tuxedo, NC $53,814

Waynesville, NC $53,228

Weaverville, NC $53,942

Webster, NC $53,242

Whittier, NC $53,113

Zirconia, NC $53,830

Asheville, NC $54,099

Andrews, NC $52,988

Brasstown, NC $52,771

Culberson, NC $52,718

Hayesville, NC $52,809

Marble, NC $52,940

Murphy, NC $52,775

Warne, NC $52,772

Whitsett, NC $54,600

Henrico, NC $53,330

Hobgood, NC $52,664

Hollister, NC $54,034

Jackson, NC $52,599

Jamesville, NC $52,502

Kelford, NC $52,712

Lewiston Woodville, NC $52,473

Littleton, NC $53,419

Lucama, NC $55,334

Macclesfield, NC $53,703

Margarettsville, NC $53,185

Milwaukee, NC $53,173

Murfreesboro, NC $53,435

Nashville, NC $54,751

Oak City, NC $52,472

Pantego, NC $52,448

Parmele, NC $52,644

Pendleton, NC $53,329

Pikeville, NC $54,425

Pinetops, NC $53,788

Pinetown, NC $52,453

Pleasant Hill, NC $53,360

Potecasi, NC $53,033

Red Oak, NC $54,576

Rich Square, NC $52,712

Roanoke Rapids, NC $53,076

Robersonville, NC $52,535

Roxobel, NC $52,818

Saratoga, NC $54,275

Scotland Neck, NC $52,603

Scranton, NC $52,420

Seaboard, NC $53,089

Severn, NC $53,347

Sharpsburg, NC $54,593

Simpson, NC $52,743

Sims, NC $55,615

Speed, NC $53,044

Spring Hope, NC $55,619

Stantonsburg, NC $54,089

Stokes, NC $52,515

Swanquarter, NC $52,422

Tarboro, NC $53,266

Tillery, NC $52,609

Walstonburg, NC $53,796

Washington, NC $52,601

Weldon, NC $52,948

Whitakers, NC $53,717

Williamston, NC $52,569

Wilson, NC $54,716

Woodland, NC $53,008

Elizabeth City, NC $53,985

Ahoskie, NC $53,278

Avon, NC $52,624

Aydlett, NC $54,143

Barco, NC $54,237

Belvidere, NC $53,931

Buxton, NC $52,650

Camden, NC $54,087

Cofield, NC $53,422

Coinjock, NC $54,284

Colerain, NC $53,144

Columbia, NC $52,597

Corapeake, NC $54,343

Corolla, NC $54,124

Creswell, NC $52,508

Currituck, NC $54,546

Durants Neck, NC $53,572

Edenton, NC $53,269

Eure, NC $53,686

Frisco, NC $52,665

Gates, NC $54,119

Gatesville, NC $53,745

Grandy, NC $53,804

Harbinger, NC $53,352

Harrellsville, NC $53,493

Hatteras, NC $52,673

Hertford, NC $53,551

Hobbsville, NC $54,011

Jarvisburg, NC $53,521

Kill Devil Hills, NC $53,181

Kitty Hawk, NC $53,408

Knotts Island, NC $54,817

Swannanoa, NC $53,991

Sylva, NC $53,218

Vaughan, NC $53,561

Wake Forest, NC $56,750

Warrenton, NC $54,232

Wendell, NC $56,834

Willow Spring, NC $56,628

Wilsons Mills, NC $56,260

Wise, NC $53,819

Youngsville, NC $56,476

Zebulon, NC $56,471

Raleigh, NC $57,556

Durham, NC $56,129

Rocky Mount, NC $54,076

Aulander, NC $52,975

Aurora, NC $52,467

Bailey, NC $55,640

Bath, NC $52,545

Battleboro, NC $53,910

Belhaven, NC $52,478

Bellarthur, NC $53,130

Bethel, NC $52,756

Black Creek, NC $54,731

Blounts Creek, NC $52,487

Castalia, NC $55,055

Chocowinity, NC $52,560

Como, NC $53,626

Conetoe, NC $53,144

Conway, NC $53,214

Edward, NC $52,522

Elm City, NC $54,453

Enfield, NC $53,407

Engelhard, NC $52,432

Everetts, NC $52,647

Fairfield, NC $52,427

Falkland, NC $53,339

Farmville, NC $53,447

Fountain, NC $53,553

Fremont, NC $54,502

White Oak, NC $52,702

Wilmington, NC $53,765

Ash, NC $53,260

Atkinson, NC $53,405

Bolivia, NC $53,516

Bolton, NC $53,323

Brunswick, NC $52,981

Burgaw, NC $53,421

Carolina Beach, NC $53,637

Castle Hayne, NC $53,765

Cerro Gordo, NC $52,668

Chadbourn, NC $52,770

Clarendon, NC $52,847

Clarkton, NC $52,836

Council, NC $53,023

Currie, NC $53,604

Delco, NC $53,506

Evergreen, NC $52,715

Fair Bluff, NC $52,680

Garland, NC $52,963

Hallsboro, NC $52,922

Hampstead, NC $53,461

Harrells, NC $52,877

Holly Ridge, NC $53,276

Ivanhoe, NC $53,054

Kelly, NC $53,127

Kure Beach, NC $53,548

Lake Waccamaw, NC $53,158

Leland, NC $53,725

Longwood, NC $53,094

Magnolia, NC $53,048

Maple Hill, NC $53,207

Nakina, NC $52,943

Riegelwood, NC $53,433

Rocky Point, NC $53,598

Rose Hill, NC $53,083

Shallotte, NC $53,289

Sneads Ferry, NC $53,166

Southport, NC $53,518

Supply, NC $53,381

Tabor City, NC $52,864

Teachey, NC $53,174

Oak Island, NC $53,428

Wallace, NC $53,090

Calabash, NC $53,137

Sunset Beach, NC $53,143

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $53,168

Whiteville, NC $52,870

Willard, NC $53,235

Winnabow, NC $53,715

Wrightsville Beach, NC $53,747

Kinston, NC $52,736

Albertson, NC $52,880

Alliance, NC $52,724

Arapahoe, NC $52,589

Atlantic, NC $52,593

Atlantic Beach, NC $52,729

Ayden, NC $52,639

Bayboro, NC $52,535

Beaufort, NC $52,610

Beulaville, NC $53,146

Bridgeton, NC $52,680

Cedar Island, NC $52,371

Chinquapin, NC $53,093

Comfort, NC $52,725

Cove City, NC $52,541

Davis, NC $52,610

Deep Run, NC $52,792

Dover, NC $52,513

Ernul, NC $52,487

Gloucester, NC $52,671

Grantsboro, NC $52,541

Grifton, NC $52,611

Harkers Island, NC $52,731

Havelock, NC $52,630

Cherry Point, NC $52,835

Hobucken, NC $52,441

Hookerton, NC $53,131

Hubert, NC $53,013

Jacksonville, NC $53,186

Camp Lejeune, NC $53,282

Garysburg, NC $53,087

Manns Harbor, NC $52,391

Townsville, NC $53,953

Manteo, NC $52,843

Maple, NC $54,396

Merry Hill, NC $52,985

Moyock, NC $54,657

Nags Head, NC $52,673

Ocracoke, NC $52,613

Plymouth, NC $52,574

Point Harbor, NC $53,446

Poplar Branch, NC $54,016

Powells Point, NC $53,400

Powellsville, NC $53,244

Rodanthe, NC $52,537

Roduco, NC $53,975

Yanceyville, NC $54,129

Greensboro, NC $54,627

Angier, NC $55,994

Apex, NC $56,589

Bahama, NC $55,451

Benson, NC $55,129

Broadway, NC $54,302

Buies Creek, NC $54,943

Bullock, NC $53,894

Bunn, NC $56,061

Butner, NC $55,842

Carrboro, NC $55,402

Cary, NC $57,206

Chapel Hill, NC $55,404

Clayton, NC $56,755

Coats, NC $55,166

Creedmoor, NC $56,111

Four Oaks, NC $54,953

Franklinton, NC $55,900

Fuquay Varina, NC $56,128

Garner, NC $57,125

Goldsboro, NC $54,306

Henderson, NC $54,890

Holly Springs, NC $56,463

Hurdle Mills, NC $54,136

Kenly, NC $55,471

Kipling, NC $55,608

Kittrell, NC $55,645

Knightdale, NC $57,234

Lillington, NC $54,465

Louisburg, NC $55,625

Macon, NC $53,708

Mamers, NC $54,459

Manson, NC $53,933

Micro, NC $55,552

Middleburg, NC $54,317

Middlesex, NC $56,101

Moncure, NC $55,191

Morrisville, NC $56,916

New Hill, NC $55,980

Norlina, NC $54,129

Oxford, NC $54,572

Pine Level, NC $55,461

Princeton, NC $54,792

Ridgeway, NC $54,188

Rolesville, NC $56,831

Rougemont, NC $54,936

Roxboro, NC $54,026

Selma, NC $55,841

Smithfield, NC $55,672

Stem, NC $55,504

Stovall, NC $54,358

Alamance, NC $54,469

Altamahaw, NC $54,428

Asheboro, NC $54,342

Bear Creek, NC $53,805

Bennett, NC $53,851

Biscoe, NC $53,265

Blanch, NC $53,725

Bonlee, NC $54,054

Browns Summit, NC $54,563

Burlington, NC $54,494

Bynum, NC $55,042

Candor, NC $53,059

Cedar Falls, NC $54,464

Cedar Grove, NC $54,284

Climax, NC $54,582

Colfax, NC $54,731

Cumnock, NC $54,217

Denton, NC $54,235

Eagle Springs, NC $53,131

Efland, NC $54,462

Elon, NC $54,382

Ether, NC $53,585

Franklinville, NC $54,433

Gibsonville, NC $54,529

Goldston, NC $53,613

Graham, NC $54,434

Gulf, NC $54,099

Haw River, NC $54,394

Highfalls, NC $53,574

High Point, NC $55,156

Roper, NC $52,728

Salvo, NC $52,707

Shawboro, NC $54,276

Shiloh, NC $53,653

South Mills, NC $54,538

Stumpy Point, NC $52,441

Sunbury, NC $54,225

Tyner, NC $53,541

Wanchese, NC $52,656

Waves, NC $52,669

Windsor, NC $52,633

Winfall, NC $53,769

Winton, NC $53,626

Albemarle, NC $54,369

Alexis, NC $56,084

Ansonville, NC $54,337

Badin, NC $54,197

Barium Springs, NC $54,590

Belmont, NC $56,537

Bessemer City, NC $56,386

Boiling Springs, NC $54,625

Bostic, NC $53,742

Caroleen, NC $54,443

Casar, NC $54,340

Cherryville, NC $55,685

China Grove, NC $54,952

Cliffside, NC $54,538

Concord, NC $55,436

Cornelius, NC $56,020

Cramerton, NC $56,552

Crouse, NC $55,878

Dallas, NC $56,434

Davidson, NC $55,809

Denver, NC $55,838

Earl, NC $55,210

East Spencer, NC $54,987

Ellenboro, NC $54,204

Faith, NC $55,003

Fallston, NC $55,180

Forest City, NC $54,304

Gastonia, NC $56,659

Huntersville, NC $56,392

Gold Hill, NC $54,760

Granite Quarry, NC $54,992

Grover, NC $55,489

Harris, NC $54,446

Harrisburg, NC $56,380

Henrietta, NC $54,508

High Shoals, NC $56,169

Indian Trail, NC $56,223

Iron Station, NC $55,868

Kannapolis, NC $55,217

Kings Mountain, NC $56,069

Landis, NC $54,994

Lattimore, NC $54,540

Lawndale, NC $54,867

Lilesville, NC $53,191

Lincolnton, NC $55,727

Locust, NC $55,193

Lowell, NC $56,632

Mc Adenville, NC $56,548

Mc Farlan, NC $53,151

Marshville, NC $55,151

Matthews, NC $56,325

Midland, NC $55,918

Mineral Springs, NC $55,767

Misenheimer, NC $54,680

Monroe, NC $55,808

Mooresboro, NC $54,580

Mooresville, NC $55,094

Hillsborough, NC $54,708

Jackson Springs, NC $53,114

Jamestown, NC $55,115

Julian, NC $54,585

Kernersville, NC $54,536

Eden, NC $53,959

Leasburg, NC $53,699

Lexington, NC $54,474

Liberty, NC $54,465

Linwood, NC $54,850

Mc Leansville, NC $54,644

Mebane, NC $54,360

Milton, NC $53,616

Mount Gilead, NC $53,549

Oak Ridge, NC $54,509

Pelham, NC $53,998

Pittsboro, NC $54,656

Pleasant Garden, NC $54,671

Prospect Hill, NC $54,101

Providence, NC $53,927

Ramseur, NC $54,225

Randleman, NC $54,586

Reidsville, NC $54,319

Robbins, NC $53,522

Ruffin, NC $54,046

Sanford, NC $54,356

Saxapahaw, NC $54,460

Seagrove, NC $53,839

Sedalia, NC $54,630

Semora, NC $53,456

Siler City, NC $54,198

Snow Camp, NC $54,411

Sophia, NC $54,597

Southmont, NC $54,723

Staley, NC $54,354

Star, NC $53,522

Stokesdale, NC $54,357

Summerfield, NC $54,534

Swepsonville, NC $54,420

Thomasville, NC $54,763

Trinity, NC $54,684

Troy, NC $53,607

Wallburg, NC $54,633

Welcome, NC $54,447

Wentworth, NC $54,172

West End, NC $53,298

Topton, NC $52,890

Advance, NC $54,323

Ararat, NC $53,879

Belews Creek, NC $54,380

Bethania, NC $54,472

Boonville, NC $53,976

Clemmons, NC $54,379

Cleveland, NC $54,741

Cooleemee, NC $54,733

Danbury, NC $54,015

Dobson, NC $53,677

East Bend, NC $54,195

Germanton, NC $54,303

Hamptonville, NC $53,879

King, NC $54,199

Lawsonville, NC $53,899

Lewisville, NC $54,315

Lowgap, NC $53,350

Madison, NC $54,123

Mayodan, NC $53,972

Mocksville, NC $54,288

Mount Airy, NC $53,724

White Plains, NC $53,796

Pfafftown, NC $54,347

Pilot Mountain, NC $53,956

Pine Hall, NC $54,162

Pinnacle, NC $54,088

Rural Hall, NC $54,358

Sandy Ridge, NC $53,913

Siloam, NC $53,989

Stoneville, NC $53,971

Toast, NC $53,723

Tobaccoville, NC $54,282

Walkertown, NC $54,441

Walnut Cove, NC $54,254

Westfield, NC $53,911

Woodleaf, NC $54,746

Yadkinville, NC $54,113

Winston Salem, NC $54,499

Tarawa Terrace, NC $53,181

Midway Park, NC $53,086

Mccutcheon Field, NC $53,236

La Grange, NC $53,504

Lowland, NC $52,416

Marshallberg, NC $52,705

Maury, NC $53,418

Maysville, NC $52,755

Merritt, NC $52,487

Morehead City, NC $52,779

New Bern, NC $52,662

Newport, NC $52,646

Oriental, NC $52,563

Pink Hill, NC $52,960

Pollocksville, NC $52,506

Richlands, NC $53,141

Salter Path, NC $52,753

Sealevel, NC $52,501

Seven Springs, NC $53,235

Smyrna, NC $52,552

Snow Hill, NC $53,573

Stacy, NC $52,512

Stella, NC $52,869

Stonewall, NC $52,725

Swansboro, NC $52,906

Trenton, NC $52,578

Vanceboro, NC $52,565

Vandemere, NC $52,626

Williston, NC $52,560

Winterville, NC $52,947

Emerald Isle, NC $52,800

Hickory, NC $54,235

Banner Elk, NC $52,752

Blowing Rock, NC $52,768

Boomer, NC $53,113

Boone, NC $52,823

Catawba, NC $54,880

Claremont, NC $54,616

Collettsville, NC $52,724

Connellys Springs, NC $54,228

Conover, NC $54,518

Creston, NC $52,593

Crossnore, NC $52,947

Crumpler, NC $52,720

Deep Gap, NC $52,685

Drexel, NC $53,843

Elkin, NC $53,808

Elk Park, NC $52,682

Ennice, NC $53,184

Ferguson, NC $52,789

Statesville, NC $54,198

Fleetwood, NC $52,704

Glade Valley, NC $53,178

Glen Alpine, NC $53,502

Glendale Springs, NC $52,665

Granite Falls, NC $53,839

Grassy Creek, NC $52,695

Lenoir, NC $53,391

Harmony, NC $54,037

Hays, NC $53,144

Hiddenite, NC $53,670

Hildebran, NC $54,299

Hudson, NC $53,737

Jefferson, NC $52,728

Jonas Ridge, NC $53,119

Jonesville, NC $53,808

Lansing, NC $52,727

Laurel Springs, NC $52,746

Linville, NC $52,707

Linville Falls, NC $53,172

Mc Grady, NC $52,903

Maiden, NC $55,298

Millers Creek, NC $52,835

Minneapolis, NC $52,736

Montezuma, NC $52,949

Moravian Falls, NC $53,269

Morganton, NC $53,359

North Wilkesboro, NC $53,319

Newland, NC $52,822

Newton, NC $54,940

Olin, NC $53,947

Patterson, NC $52,900

Pineola, NC $52,886

Piney Creek, NC $52,737

Plumtree, NC $52,819

Purlear, NC $52,738

Icard, NC $54,302

Rhodhiss, NC $54,111

Roaring Gap, NC $53,211

Fayetteville, NC $52,562

Fort Bragg, NC $52,724

Pope Army Airfield, NC $52,837

Aberdeen, NC $53,211

Autryville, NC $52,660

Timberlake, NC $54,323

Barnesville, NC $52,674

Bladenboro, NC $52,714

Bunnlevel, NC $53,791

Calypso, NC $53,606

Cameron, NC $53,450

Carthage, NC $53,431

Clinton, NC $53,178

Cordova, NC $53,122

Cumberland, NC $53,070

Dublin, NC $52,670

Dudley, NC $53,842

Dunn, NC $53,882

Elizabethtown, NC $52,738

Ellerbe, NC $52,922

Erwin, NC $53,920

Fairmont, NC $52,703

Faison, NC $53,455

Falcon, NC $53,001

Gibson, NC $52,843

Godwin, NC $52,979

Hamlet, NC $52,960

Hoffman, NC $53,100

Hope Mills, NC $52,581

Kenansville, NC $53,083

Lakeview, NC $53,426

Laurel Hill, NC $52,940

Laurinburg, NC $52,894

Lemon Springs, NC $53,892

Linden, NC $53,096

Lumber Bridge, NC $52,670

Lumberton, NC $52,651

Marietta, NC $52,737

Marston, NC $52,945

Maxton, NC $52,596

Mount Olive, NC $53,400

Newton Grove, NC $53,870

Norman, NC $53,042

Olivia, NC $53,938

Orrum, NC $52,676

Pinehurst, NC $53,474

Parkton, NC $52,600

Pembroke, NC $52,586

Pinebluff, NC $53,255

Proctorville, NC $52,769

Raeford, NC $52,901

Red Springs, NC $52,786

Rex, NC $52,661

Rockingham, NC $52,952

Roseboro, NC $52,738

Rowland, NC $52,687

Saint Pauls, NC $52,650

Salemburg, NC $52,927

Shannon, NC $52,717

Southern Pines, NC $53,298

Spring Lake, NC $52,982

Stedman, NC $52,592

Tar Heel, NC $52,713

Turkey, NC $53,228

Vass, NC $53,318

Wade, NC $52,673

Wagram, NC $52,977

Laboratory Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Operator 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, Laboratory Operator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$78,081	$38.0	40%
Financial Services	$72,503	$35.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$72,503	$35.0	30%
Biotechnology	$66,926	$32.0	20%
Healthcare	$66,926	$32.0	20%

Laboratory Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Operator'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.

$50,198

Average $55,772/year

$61,377

$4,183

Average $4,648/month

$5,115

$965

Average $1,073/week

$1,180

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,377	$5,115	$1,180	$30
Average	$55,772	$4,648	$1,073	$27
25th Percentile	$50,198	$4,183	$965	$24

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