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 $56,719 for beginners, reaching about $60,337 at mid-level, and approach $60,749 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 Virginia

How much does a Laboratory Operator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Operator in Virginia is $59,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,447
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,193 to $65,039
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,816

10% $47,816

50% (Median) $59,100

90% $70,447

Laboratory Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,039	$5,420	$1,251	$31
Average	$59,100	$4,925	$1,137	$28
25th Percentile	$53,193	$4,433	$1,023	$26

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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): $56,719
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,027
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,337
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,584
Expert (over 8 years): $60,749

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Operator	less than 1 year	$56,719
Early Career Level Laboratory Operator	1-2 years	$58,027
Mid-Level Level Laboratory Operator	2-4 years	$60,337
Senior-Level Level Laboratory Operator	5-8 years	$60,584
Expert Level Laboratory Operator	over 8 years	$60,749

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:

Ivanhoe: $54,352
Lambsburg: $54,467
Laurel Fork: $54,528

Ivanhoe, VA $54,352

Lambsburg, VA $54,467

Laurel Fork, VA $54,528

Marion, VA $54,068

Max Meadows, VA $54,438

Meadowview, VA $53,581

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $54,015

Rocky Gap, VA $54,045

Ruther Glen, VA $57,010

Sealston, VA $58,485

Sharps, VA $56,760

Spotsylvania, VA $57,543

Sparta, VA $57,241

Stafford, VA $60,174

Stratford, VA $57,870

Tappahannock, VA $57,111

Thornburg, VA $57,732

Unionville, VA $56,795

Village, VA $57,039

Warsaw, VA $57,241

Weems, VA $56,118

Sandy Point, VA $57,316

White Stone, VA $55,962

Wicomico Church, VA $56,370

Woodford, VA $57,497

Zacata, VA $57,691

Winchester, VA $57,420

Bentonville, VA $56,927

Berryville, VA $58,248

Boyce, VA $58,354

Brucetown, VA $57,458

Chester Gap, VA $58,014

Clear Brook, VA $57,169

Cross Junction, VA $55,315

Fishers Hill, VA $56,110

Flint Hill, VA $57,700

Front Royal, VA $57,733

Gore, VA $55,625

Hume, VA $58,480

Huntly, VA $57,797

Strasburg, VA $55,891

Linden, VA $58,622

Markham, VA $58,609

Maurertown, VA $55,131

Middletown, VA $56,983

Millwood, VA $58,250

Rileyville, VA $56,290

Earlysville, VA $55,465

Esmont, VA $54,952

Faber, VA $54,708

Fishersville, VA $55,218

Free Union, VA $55,373

Gordonsville, VA $55,954

Greenwood, VA $55,151

Ivy, VA $55,488

Keene, VA $55,174

Keswick, VA $55,598

Locust Dale, VA $56,204

Lovingston, VA $54,122

Lyndhurst, VA $54,529

Montpelier Station, VA $55,967

Nellysford, VA $54,593

North Garden, VA $55,120

Orange, VA $56,515

Palmyra, VA $55,622

Piney River, VA $53,870

Quinque, VA $55,606

Roseland, VA $54,077

Ruckersville, VA $55,583

Schuyler, VA $54,759

Shipman, VA $54,113

Somerset, VA $55,970

Stanardsville, VA $55,422

Troy, VA $55,683

Tyro, VA $54,224

Waynesboro, VA $55,302

White Hall, VA $55,401

Woodberry Forest, VA $56,186

Achilles, VA $55,332

Amelia Court House, VA $56,359

Ark, VA $55,684

Arvonia, VA $55,190

Ashland, VA $56,908

Aylett, VA $56,935

Barhamsville, VA $56,115

Beaumont, VA $56,346

Beaverdam, VA $56,903

Bena, VA $55,316

Bohannon, VA $55,543

Bremo Bluff, VA $55,549

Bruington, VA $56,821

Bumpass, VA $56,817

Cardinal, VA $55,568

Cartersville, VA $56,008

Charles City, VA $56,466

Christchurch, VA $56,005

Church View, VA $56,135

Cobbs Creek, VA $55,722

Columbia, VA $55,863

Crozier, VA $56,722

Cumberland, VA $55,552

Deltaville, VA $55,768

Diggs, VA $55,565

Redwood, VA $54,076

Rich Creek, VA $54,260

Ridgeway, VA $54,638

Riner, VA $54,255

Ripplemead, VA $54,113

Rocky Mount, VA $54,124

Salem, VA $53,860

Sandy Level, VA $54,240

Shawsville, VA $54,026

Spencer, VA $54,625

Staffordsville, VA $54,353

Stanleytown, VA $54,728

Stuart, VA $54,610

Thaxton, VA $53,962

Troutville, VA $53,941

Union Hall, VA $54,134

Vesta, VA $54,541

Villamont, VA $53,935

Vinton, VA $53,834

Wirtz, VA $53,967

Woolwine, VA $54,503

Bristol, VA $52,506

Abingdon, VA $53,285

Andover, VA $53,126

Appalachia, VA $53,126

Bee, VA $53,782

Ben Hur, VA $53,346

Big Stone Gap, VA $52,653

Birchleaf, VA $53,836

Blackwater, VA $52,718

Castlewood, VA $52,872

Cleveland, VA $53,514

Clinchco, VA $53,788

Clintwood, VA $53,727

Coeburn, VA $53,215

Damascus, VA $53,703

Dante, VA $53,517

Davenport, VA $53,887

Dryden, VA $52,825

Duffield, VA $52,378

Dungannon, VA $52,569

East Stone Gap, VA $52,763

Ewing, VA $54,021

Fort Blackmore, VA $52,232

Gate City, VA $51,876

Haysi, VA $54,096

Hiltons, VA $51,998

Honaker, VA $53,813

Jonesville, VA $53,477

Keokee, VA $52,981

Lebanon, VA $53,306

Mc Clure, VA $53,528

Mendota, VA $52,522

Nickelsville, VA $52,302

Nora, VA $53,387

Norton, VA $53,183

Pennington Gap, VA $52,968

Pound, VA $53,403

Rosedale, VA $53,754

Rose Hill, VA $53,926

Saint Charles, VA $53,279

Saint Paul, VA $53,210

Weber City, VA $51,717

Whitetop, VA $53,913

Wise, VA $53,326

Pulaski, VA $54,491

Atkins, VA $54,031

Austinville, VA $54,468

Barren Springs, VA $54,514

Bastian, VA $54,039

Bland, VA $54,166

Broadford, VA $53,982

Cana, VA $54,551

Ceres, VA $53,987

Chilhowie, VA $53,969

Cripple Creek, VA $54,213

Crockett, VA $54,200

Draper, VA $54,446

Dugspur, VA $54,486

Elk Creek, VA $54,175

Emory, VA $53,816

Fancy Gap, VA $54,504

Fries, VA $54,357

Galax, VA $54,446

Glade Spring, VA $53,710

Rural Retreat, VA $54,132

Saltville, VA $53,992

Speedwell, VA $54,167

Sugar Grove, VA $54,044

Tannersville, VA $53,950

Troutdale, VA $54,006

Willis, VA $54,457

Woodlawn, VA $54,479

Wytheville, VA $54,326

Staunton, VA $55,235

Augusta Springs, VA $55,001

Bacova, VA $54,743

Blue Grass, VA $54,765

Brownsburg, VA $54,438

Buena Vista, VA $53,992

Churchville, VA $55,389

Clifton Forge, VA $54,558

Covington, VA $54,262

Craigsville, VA $55,007

Crimora, VA $55,446

Deerfield, VA $55,051

Doe Hill, VA $55,004

Fairfield, VA $54,357

Fort Defiance, VA $55,486

Glen Wilton, VA $54,351

Goshen, VA $54,771

Greenville, VA $54,737

Grottoes, VA $55,497

Head Waters, VA $55,095

Hot Springs, VA $54,590

Iron Gate, VA $54,652

Lexington, VA $54,453

Low Moor, VA $54,524

Mc Dowell, VA $55,025

Middlebrook, VA $54,750

Millboro, VA $54,793

Mint Spring, VA $55,025

Montebello, VA $54,251

Monterey, VA $54,867

Mount Sidney, VA $55,511

Mustoe, VA $54,958

New Hope, VA $55,478

Port Republic, VA $55,467

Raphine, VA $54,504

Rockbridge Baths, VA $54,558

Selma, VA $54,578

Steeles Tavern, VA $54,616

Stuarts Draft, VA $54,820

Swoope, VA $55,137

Verona, VA $55,511

Vesuvius, VA $54,129

Warm Springs, VA $54,760

West Augusta, VA $55,170

Weyers Cave, VA $55,524

Williamsville, VA $55,056

Lynchburg, VA $53,184

Altavista, VA $53,688

Alton, VA $54,862

Amherst, VA $53,545

Appomattox, VA $53,641

Bedford, VA $53,969

Big Island, VA $53,673

Blairs, VA $54,849

Brookneal, VA $53,901

Buffalo Junction, VA $55,035

Callands, VA $54,583

Chatham, VA $54,628

Clifford, VA $53,627

Clover, VA $54,728

Cluster Springs, VA $55,032

Coleman Falls, VA $53,404

Concord, VA $53,257

Crystal Hill, VA $54,643

Danville, VA $54,892

Hillsville, VA $54,551

Carson, VA $56,653

Hiwassee, VA $54,372

Independence, VA $54,183

Annandale, VA $64,470

Burke, VA $63,866

Dumfries, VA $61,996

Dunn Loring, VA $64,552

Fairfax, VA $63,588

Fairfax Station, VA $63,415

Falls Church, VA $64,609

Fort Belvoir, VA $63,827

Great Falls, VA $63,590

Greenway, VA $64,607

Lorton, VA $63,467

Merrifield, VA $64,404

Mc Lean, VA $64,602

West Mclean, VA $64,607

Mount Vernon, VA $64,067

Newington, VA $63,920

Dry Fork, VA $54,742

Brooke, VA $59,737

Evington, VA $53,479

Forest, VA $53,374

Gladstone, VA $53,688

Gladys, VA $53,689

Glasgow, VA $54,032

Goode, VA $53,551

Gretna, VA $54,239

Halifax, VA $54,846

Howardsville, VA $54,758

Hurt, VA $53,936

Java, VA $54,565

Ararat, VA $54,538

Axton, VA $54,706

Bassett, VA $54,667

Belspring, VA $54,383

Bent Mountain, VA $53,921

Blacksburg, VA $54,126

Blue Ridge, VA $53,903

Boones Mill, VA $53,883

Buchanan, VA $54,085

Callaway, VA $54,024

Christiansburg, VA $54,132

Cascade, VA $54,659

Catawba, VA $53,993

Check, VA $54,108

Claudville, VA $54,505

Cloverdale, VA $53,803

Collinsville, VA $54,848

Copper Hill, VA $54,036

Critz, VA $54,593

Daleville, VA $53,858

Dublin, VA $54,411

Eagle Rock, VA $54,241

Eggleston, VA $54,302

Elliston, VA $53,981

Ferrum, VA $54,326

Fieldale, VA $54,770

Fincastle, VA $54,026

Floyd, VA $54,330

Glade Hill, VA $54,089

Glen Lyn, VA $54,129

Goodview, VA $53,897

Hardy, VA $53,875

Henry, VA $54,408

Huddleston, VA $54,075

Keeling, VA $54,794

Chester, VA $56,919

Chesterfield, VA $56,885

Church Road, VA $56,698

Colonial Heights, VA $56,943

Courtland, VA $55,574

Dendron, VA $55,741

Dewitt, VA $56,516

Dinwiddie, VA $56,670

Disputanta, VA $56,717

Dolphin, VA $55,895

Drewryville, VA $55,453

Ebony, VA $55,070

Elberon, VA $55,511

Emporia, VA $55,578

Ford, VA $56,566

Franklin, VA $55,403

Freeman, VA $55,883

Gasburg, VA $55,189

Hopewell, VA $56,825

Ivor, VA $55,493

Jarratt, VA $56,058

Lawrenceville, VA $55,688

Mc Kenney, VA $56,368

Meredithville, VA $55,608

Newsoms, VA $55,220

Prince George, VA $56,879

Rawlings, VA $56,151

Sedley, VA $55,649

Skippers, VA $55,356

Spring Grove, VA $56,042

Stony Creek, VA $56,365

Surry, VA $55,375

Sussex, VA $56,238

Sutherland, VA $56,831

Valentines, VA $55,240

Wakefield, VA $55,720

Warfield, VA $56,197

Waverly, VA $56,158

White Plains, VA $55,210

Wilsons, VA $56,398

Yale, VA $56,011

Zuni, VA $55,471

Claremont, VA $56,118

Farmville, VA $55,065

Baskerville, VA $54,975

Indian Valley, VA $54,410

Mc Coy, VA $54,292

Martinsville, VA $54,758

Meadows Of Dan, VA $54,555

Moneta, VA $53,987

Montvale, VA $53,986

Narrows, VA $54,292

Newbern, VA $54,340

New Castle, VA $54,029

Newport, VA $54,152

New River, VA $54,490

Oriskany, VA $54,134

Paint Bank, VA $54,049

Parrott, VA $54,318

Patrick Springs, VA $54,655

Pearisburg, VA $54,346

Pembroke, VA $54,345

Penhook, VA $54,268

Pilot, VA $54,151

Pittsville, VA $54,241

Radford, VA $54,428

Long Island, VA $53,893

Lowry, VA $53,653

Lynch Station, VA $53,899

Madison Heights, VA $53,185

Monroe, VA $53,450

Naruna, VA $53,730

Nathalie, VA $54,380

Natural Bridge, VA $54,203

Natural Bridge Station, VA $53,970

Nelson, VA $55,116

Norwood, VA $53,894

Ringgold, VA $54,814

Rustburg, VA $53,308

Scottsburg, VA $54,920

Scottsville, VA $55,217

South Boston, VA $54,968

Spout Spring, VA $53,406

Sutherlin, VA $54,819

Sweet Briar, VA $53,342

Vernon Hill, VA $54,754

Virgilina, VA $54,985

Wingina, VA $54,213

Amonate, VA $54,093

Bandy, VA $53,974

Big Rock, VA $54,268

Bishop, VA $53,980

Bluefield, VA $54,146

Boissevain, VA $54,014

Breaks, VA $54,179

Burkes Garden, VA $54,035

Cedar Bluff, VA $54,114

Doran, VA $54,336

Falls Mills, VA $54,014

Grundy, VA $54,359

Horsepen, VA $54,001

Hurley, VA $54,079

Jewell Ridge, VA $54,114

Keen Mountain, VA $54,325

Mavisdale, VA $54,119

Maxie, VA $54,279

North Tazewell, VA $54,106

Oakwood, VA $54,356

Pilgrims Knob, VA $54,208

Pocahontas, VA $54,031

Pounding Mill, VA $54,190

Raven, VA $54,311

Red Ash, VA $54,361

Richlands, VA $54,330

Rowe, VA $54,139

Shortt Gap, VA $54,260

Swords Creek, VA $54,123

Tazewell, VA $54,021

Vansant, VA $54,124

Whitewood, VA $54,131

Wolford, VA $54,140

Boydton, VA $55,093

Bracey, VA $55,234

Brodnax, VA $55,447

Buckingham, VA $54,476

Burkeville, VA $55,319

Charlotte Court House, VA $54,526

Chase City, VA $54,809

Clarksville, VA $55,190

Crewe, VA $55,672

Cullen, VA $54,364

Dillwyn, VA $55,019

Drakes Branch, VA $54,803

Dundas, VA $55,618

Evergreen, VA $53,694

Fort Mitchell, VA $54,802

Green Bay, VA $55,014

Hampden Sydney, VA $55,149

Kenbridge, VA $55,321

Keysville, VA $54,798

La Crosse, VA $55,149

Lunenburg, VA $54,902

Meherrin, VA $54,907

Nottoway, VA $55,586

Pamplin, VA $54,182

Phenix, VA $53,937

Prospect, VA $54,522

Randolph, VA $54,615

Red House, VA $53,779

Red Oak, VA $54,879

Rice, VA $55,389

Saxe, VA $54,761

Skipwith, VA $54,918

South Hill, VA $55,129

Victoria, VA $55,095

Wylliesburg, VA $54,831

Roanoke, VA $53,765

Wachapreague, VA $55,826

Wardtown, VA $55,717

Wattsville, VA $55,878

Willis Wharf, VA $55,809

Windsor, VA $55,334

Withams, VA $55,834

Norfolk, VA $55,050

Newport News, VA $55,173

Fort Eustis, VA $55,195

Hampton, VA $55,207

Fort Monroe, VA $55,177

Poquoson, VA $55,189

Yorktown, VA $55,254

Lackey, VA $55,277

Seaford, VA $55,210

Portsmouth, VA $55,065

Fort Lee, VA $56,940

Petersburg, VA $56,940

Virginia State University, VA $56,940

Alberta, VA $55,815

Ammon, VA $56,562

Blackstone, VA $56,084

Boykins, VA $55,286

Branchville, VA $55,154

Capron, VA $55,558

Round Hill, VA $59,695

Catharpin, VA $61,931

Delaplane, VA $59,070

Ashburn, VA $62,188

Chantilly, VA $62,842

Gainesville, VA $61,427

Hamilton, VA $60,499

Lincoln, VA $60,440

Sterling, VA $62,944

Haymarket, VA $61,368

Herndon, VA $63,176

Leesburg, VA $61,211

Lovettsville, VA $59,854

Nokesville, VA $61,503

Upperville, VA $59,266

Warrenton, VA $59,481

Reston, VA $63,539

Waterford, VA $60,399

The Plains, VA $60,570

Doswell, VA $56,927

Dutton, VA $55,710

Fork Union, VA $55,720

Foster, VA $55,531

Glen Allen, VA $57,056

Gloucester, VA $55,651

Gloucester Point, VA $55,314

Goochland, VA $56,433

Grimstead, VA $55,670

Gum Spring, VA $56,433

Gwynn, VA $55,670

Hadensville, VA $56,345

Hallieford, VA $55,653

Hanover, VA $56,939

Hardyville, VA $55,819

Hartfield, VA $55,838

Hayes, VA $55,349

Henrico, VA $57,098

Hudgins, VA $55,627

Jamaica, VA $56,322

Jamestown, VA $55,476

Jetersville, VA $55,713

Kents Store, VA $55,845

King And Queen Court House, VA $56,407

King William, VA $56,699

Lanexa, VA $56,319

Lightfoot, VA $55,748

Little Plymouth, VA $56,336

Locust Hill, VA $56,005

Louisa, VA $56,424

Macon, VA $56,488

Maidens, VA $56,649

Manakin Sabot, VA $56,834

Mannboro, VA $56,464

Manquin, VA $56,865

Maryus, VA $55,322

Mascot, VA $56,170

Mathews, VA $55,564

Burgess, VA $56,527

Accomac, VA $55,782

Assawoman, VA $55,804

Atlantic, VA $55,879

Battery Park, VA $55,181

Belle Haven, VA $55,750

Birdsnest, VA $55,645

Bloxom, VA $55,868

Cape Charles, VA $55,568

Capeville, VA $55,579

Carrollton, VA $55,174

Carrsville, VA $55,426

Cheriton, VA $55,574

Chesapeake, VA $55,195

Chincoteague Island, VA $55,915

Wallops Island, VA $55,874

Craddockville, VA $55,758

Davis Wharf, VA $55,747

Eastville, VA $55,595

Exmore, VA $55,726

Franktown, VA $55,663

Greenbackville, VA $56,042

Greenbush, VA $55,882

Hacksneck, VA $55,727

Hallwood, VA $55,852

Harborton, VA $55,863

Horntown, VA $55,947

Oak Hall, VA $55,832

Isle Of Wight, VA $55,298

Jamesville, VA $55,695

Jenkins Bridge, VA $55,861

Keller, VA $55,794

Locustville, VA $55,792

Machipongo, VA $55,636

Mappsville, VA $55,840

Marionville, VA $55,635

Mears, VA $55,811

Melfa, VA $55,801

Modest Town, VA $55,946

Nassawadox, VA $55,693

Nelsonia, VA $55,950

New Church, VA $55,929

Onancock, VA $55,848

Onley, VA $55,787

Oyster, VA $55,586

Painter, VA $55,760

Parksley, VA $55,879

Pungoteague, VA $55,784

Quinby, VA $55,637

Rescue, VA $55,178

Sanford, VA $55,939

Saxis, VA $55,947

Seaview, VA $55,575

Smithfield, VA $55,238

Suffolk, VA $55,213

Tangier, VA $56,086

Tasley, VA $55,906

Temperanceville, VA $55,852

Townsend, VA $55,586

Virginia Beach, VA $55,930

Dulles, VA $63,557

Aldie, VA $61,551

Amissville, VA $58,556

Arcola, VA $62,168

Manassas, VA $62,270

Marshall, VA $59,415

Middleburg, VA $60,507

Catlett, VA $60,792

Centreville, VA $62,521

Clifton, VA $63,048

Orlean, VA $58,880

Paeonian Springs, VA $60,789

Paris, VA $58,880

Philomont, VA $60,328

Purcellville, VA $59,881

Bluemont, VA $59,080

Bristow, VA $61,787

Broad Run, VA $60,688

Calverton, VA $60,550

Casanova, VA $60,651

Rectortown, VA $59,342

Mechanicsville, VA $56,983

Midlothian, VA $56,897

Millers Tavern, VA $56,977

Mineral, VA $56,772

Moon, VA $55,588

Moseley, VA $56,707

New Canton, VA $55,479

New Kent, VA $56,672

New Point, VA $55,448

Newtown, VA $57,152

Norge, VA $55,831

North, VA $55,636

Oilville, VA $56,721

Onemo, VA $55,518

Ordinary, VA $55,397

Port Haywood, VA $55,440

Powhatan, VA $56,533

Providence Forge, VA $56,574

Quinton, VA $56,864

Rockville, VA $56,785

Ruthville, VA $56,457

Saint Stephens Church, VA $56,970

Saluda, VA $56,027

Sandston, VA $56,996

Sandy Hook, VA $56,422

Schley, VA $55,528

Severn, VA $55,351

Shacklefords, VA $56,057

State Farm, VA $56,676

Stevensville, VA $56,541

Studley, VA $56,979

Susan, VA $55,462

Toano, VA $56,005

Topping, VA $55,956

Trevilians, VA $56,389

Richmond, VA $57,113

Urbanna, VA $56,222

Wake, VA $55,871

Walkerton, VA $56,621

Ware Neck, VA $55,551

Water View, VA $56,210

West Point, VA $56,403

White Marsh, VA $55,458

Wicomico, VA $55,360

Williamsburg, VA $55,456

Woods Cross Roads, VA $55,657

Montpelier, VA $56,700

Oakton, VA $63,735

Occoquan, VA $63,266

Quantico, VA $61,163

Springfield, VA $64,302

Triangle, VA $61,606

Vienna, VA $64,302

Woodbridge, VA $62,809

Arlington, VA $64,626

Fort Myer, VA $64,627

Mattaponi, VA $56,193

Dhs, VA $64,626

Fort Valley, VA $55,872

Star Tannery, VA $55,325

Stephens City, VA $57,441

Stephenson, VA $57,479

Toms Brook, VA $55,841

White Post, VA $57,935

Woodstock, VA $55,379

Culpeper, VA $57,208

Aroda, VA $55,807

Banco, VA $55,996

Bealeton, VA $59,227

Boston, VA $57,057

Brandy Station, VA $58,211

Brightwood, VA $56,281

Castleton, VA $57,684

Elkwood, VA $58,135

Etlan, VA $56,151

Goldvein, VA $59,489

Graves Mill, VA $55,731

Haywood, VA $56,266

Hood, VA $55,380

Jeffersonton, VA $58,860

Leon, VA $56,518

Lignum, VA $57,799

Madison, VA $55,726

Midland, VA $59,817

Mitchells, VA $56,752

Oakpark, VA $56,079

Pratts, VA $55,720

Radiant, VA $55,926

Rapidan, VA $56,431

Remington, VA $58,757

Reva, VA $56,581

Richardsville, VA $58,281

Rixeyville, VA $58,131

Rochelle, VA $55,703

Somerville, VA $59,932

Sperryville, VA $56,525

Stevensburg, VA $57,915

Sumerduck, VA $58,773

Syria, VA $55,515

Viewtown, VA $58,169

Washington, VA $57,517

Wolftown, VA $55,384

Woodville, VA $57,084

Harrisonburg, VA $55,610

Basye, VA $55,166

Bergton, VA $54,995

Bridgewater, VA $55,506

Broadway, VA $55,335

Criders, VA $55,094

Dayton, VA $55,316

Edinburg, VA $55,260

Elkton, VA $55,426

Alexandria, VA $64,619

Fredericksburg, VA $58,550

Bowling Green, VA $57,413

Burr Hill, VA $57,420

Callao, VA $57,090

Caret, VA $57,771

Center Cross, VA $56,788

Champlain, VA $57,639

Coles Point, VA $57,855

Colonial Beach, VA $58,180

Corbin, VA $57,820

Dahlgren, VA $60,088

Dogue, VA $58,141

Dunnsville, VA $56,992

Edwardsville, VA $56,600

Farnham, VA $56,767

Garrisonville, VA $60,581

Hague, VA $57,436

Hartwood, VA $58,719

Haynesville, VA $57,389

Heathsville, VA $56,547

Hustle, VA $57,673

Irvington, VA $56,094

Jersey, VA $58,221

Kilmarnock, VA $56,142

King George, VA $59,129

Kinsale, VA $57,325

Ladysmith, VA $57,082

Lancaster, VA $56,279

Laneview, VA $56,416

Lively, VA $56,331

Locust Grove, VA $57,437

Loretto, VA $57,684

Lottsburg, VA $56,983

Merry Point, VA $56,191

Milford, VA $57,202

Mollusk, VA $56,211

Montross, VA $57,812

Morattico, VA $56,503

Mount Holly, VA $57,619

Ninde, VA $59,261

Nuttsville, VA $56,447

Oldhams, VA $57,279

Ophelia, VA $56,557

Partlow, VA $57,577

Port Royal, VA $57,669

Rappahannock Academy, VA $57,680

Reedville, VA $56,514

Rhoadesville, VA $56,895

Rollins Fork, VA $58,178

Fulks Run, VA $55,197

Hinton, VA $55,146

Keezletown, VA $55,414

Lacey Spring, VA $55,442

Linville, VA $55,413

Luray, VA $55,591

Mc Gaheysville, VA $55,478

Mount Crawford, VA $55,480

Mount Jackson, VA $55,299

Mount Solon, VA $55,306

New Market, VA $55,427

Orkney Springs, VA $55,180

Penn Laird, VA $55,503

Quicksburg, VA $55,354

Pleasant Valley, VA $55,473

Shenandoah, VA $55,446

Singers Glen, VA $55,410

Stanley, VA $55,450

Timberville, VA $55,436

Charlottesville, VA $55,535

Afton, VA $54,920

Arrington, VA $53,828

Barboursville, VA $55,751

Batesville, VA $55,403

Covesville, VA $54,925

Crozet, VA $55,430

Dyke, VA $55,402

Ruby, VA $60,291

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	$82,739	$40.0	40%
Financial Services	$76,829	$37.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$76,829	$37.0	30%
Biotechnology	$70,919	$34.0	20%
Healthcare	$70,919	$34.0	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.

$53,193

Average $59,100/year

$65,039

$4,433

Average $4,925/month

$5,420

$1,023

Average $1,137/week

$1,251

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,039	$5,420	$1,251	$31
Average	$59,100	$4,925	$1,137	$28
25th Percentile	$53,193	$4,433	$1,023	$26

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