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 $56,722 for beginners, reaching about $60,334 at mid-level, and approach $60,745 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 $64,981, California $64,735, Massachusetts $63,872. 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: $171,688; Laboratory Manager: $133,614; Laboratory Supervisor: $95,029; Laboratory Technician: $73,971; Laboratory Specialist: $69,241.

Laboratory Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does a Laboratory Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Operator in Virginia is $59,101 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): $70,411
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,190 to $65,021
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,808

10% $47,808

50% (Median) $59,101

90% $70,411

Laboratory Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,021	$5,418	$1,250	$31
Average	$59,101	$4,925	$1,137	$28
25th Percentile	$53,190	$4,432	$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): $56,722
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,032
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,334
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,581
Expert (over 8 years): $60,745

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Laboratory Operator	less than 1 year	$56,722
Early Career Level Laboratory Operator	1-2 years	$58,032
Mid-Level Level Laboratory Operator	2-4 years	$60,334
Senior-Level Level Laboratory Operator	5-8 years	$60,581
Expert Level Laboratory Operator	over 8 years	$60,745

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: $64,981.
California: $64,735.
Massachusetts: $63,872.

District of Columbia $64,981 California $64,735 Massachusetts $63,872 Washington $63,637 New Jersey $63,614 Alaska $63,532 Connecticut $62,722 New York $62,393

Hawaii $61,342 Rhode Island $60,849 Maryland $60,515 Minnesota $60,057 Colorado $59,881 Illinois $59,822 Oregon $59,599 Delaware $59,435

New Hampshire $59,332 Virginia $59,101 Pennsylvania $58,426 Nevada $58,085 North Dakota $57,974 Michigan $57,798 Wisconsin $57,733 Vermont $57,604

Texas $57,246 Maine $57,222 Arizona $57,187 Ohio $57,146 Georgia $56,606 Indiana $56,336 Wyoming $56,283 Utah $56,201

Iowa $56,166 Kansas $55,884 Louisiana $55,802 North Carolina $55,773 Missouri $55,761 Florida $55,532 Montana $55,409 Nebraska $55,292

Kentucky $55,227 South Carolina $54,992 Tennessee $54,846 Idaho $54,787 New Mexico $54,358 Oklahoma $54,264 Alabama $53,918 South Dakota $53,337

Arkansas $53,020 West Virginia $52,850 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: $54,353
Lambsburg: $54,468
Laurel Fork: $54,529

Ivanhoe, VA $54,353

Lambsburg, VA $54,468

Laurel Fork, VA $54,529

Marion, VA $54,069

Max Meadows, VA $54,439

Meadowview, VA $53,582

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $54,016

Rocky Gap, VA $54,046

Ruther Glen, VA $57,011

Sealston, VA $58,486

Sharps, VA $56,761

Spotsylvania, VA $57,544

Sparta, VA $57,242

Stafford, VA $60,175

Stratford, VA $57,871

Tappahannock, VA $57,112

Thornburg, VA $57,733

Unionville, VA $56,796

Village, VA $57,040

Warsaw, VA $57,242

Weems, VA $56,119

Sandy Point, VA $57,317

White Stone, VA $55,963

Wicomico Church, VA $56,371

Woodford, VA $57,498

Zacata, VA $57,692

Winchester, VA $57,421

Bentonville, VA $56,928

Berryville, VA $58,249

Boyce, VA $58,355

Brucetown, VA $57,459

Chester Gap, VA $58,015

Clear Brook, VA $57,170

Cross Junction, VA $55,316

Fishers Hill, VA $56,111

Flint Hill, VA $57,701

Front Royal, VA $57,734

Gore, VA $55,626

Hume, VA $58,481

Huntly, VA $57,798

Strasburg, VA $55,892

Linden, VA $58,623

Markham, VA $58,610

Maurertown, VA $55,132

Middletown, VA $56,984

Millwood, VA $58,251

Rileyville, VA $56,291

Earlysville, VA $55,466

Esmont, VA $54,953

Faber, VA $54,709

Fishersville, VA $55,219

Free Union, VA $55,374

Gordonsville, VA $55,955

Greenwood, VA $55,152

Ivy, VA $55,489

Keene, VA $55,175

Keswick, VA $55,599

Locust Dale, VA $56,205

Lovingston, VA $54,122

Lyndhurst, VA $54,530

Montpelier Station, VA $55,968

Nellysford, VA $54,594

North Garden, VA $55,121

Orange, VA $56,516

Palmyra, VA $55,623

Piney River, VA $53,871

Quinque, VA $55,607

Roseland, VA $54,078

Ruckersville, VA $55,584

Schuyler, VA $54,760

Shipman, VA $54,114

Somerset, VA $55,971

Stanardsville, VA $55,422

Troy, VA $55,684

Tyro, VA $54,225

Waynesboro, VA $55,303

White Hall, VA $55,402

Woodberry Forest, VA $56,187

Achilles, VA $55,333

Amelia Court House, VA $56,360

Ark, VA $55,685

Arvonia, VA $55,191

Ashland, VA $56,909

Aylett, VA $56,936

Barhamsville, VA $56,116

Beaumont, VA $56,347

Beaverdam, VA $56,904

Bena, VA $55,317

Bohannon, VA $55,544

Bremo Bluff, VA $55,550

Bruington, VA $56,822

Bumpass, VA $56,818

Cardinal, VA $55,569

Cartersville, VA $56,009

Charles City, VA $56,467

Christchurch, VA $56,006

Church View, VA $56,136

Cobbs Creek, VA $55,723

Columbia, VA $55,864

Crozier, VA $56,723

Cumberland, VA $55,553

Deltaville, VA $55,769

Diggs, VA $55,566

Redwood, VA $54,077

Rich Creek, VA $54,261

Ridgeway, VA $54,639

Riner, VA $54,256

Ripplemead, VA $54,114

Rocky Mount, VA $54,125

Salem, VA $53,861

Sandy Level, VA $54,241

Shawsville, VA $54,027

Spencer, VA $54,626

Staffordsville, VA $54,354

Stanleytown, VA $54,729

Stuart, VA $54,611

Thaxton, VA $53,963

Troutville, VA $53,942

Union Hall, VA $54,135

Vesta, VA $54,542

Villamont, VA $53,936

Vinton, VA $53,835

Wirtz, VA $53,968

Woolwine, VA $54,504

Bristol, VA $52,507

Abingdon, VA $53,286

Andover, VA $53,127

Appalachia, VA $53,127

Bee, VA $53,783

Ben Hur, VA $53,347

Big Stone Gap, VA $52,653

Birchleaf, VA $53,837

Blackwater, VA $52,719

Castlewood, VA $52,873

Cleveland, VA $53,515

Clinchco, VA $53,789

Clintwood, VA $53,728

Coeburn, VA $53,216

Damascus, VA $53,703

Dante, VA $53,518

Davenport, VA $53,888

Dryden, VA $52,826

Duffield, VA $52,379

Dungannon, VA $52,570

East Stone Gap, VA $52,764

Ewing, VA $54,022

Fort Blackmore, VA $52,233

Gate City, VA $51,876

Haysi, VA $54,097

Hiltons, VA $51,999

Honaker, VA $53,814

Jonesville, VA $53,477

Keokee, VA $52,982

Lebanon, VA $53,307

Mc Clure, VA $53,529

Mendota, VA $52,523

Nickelsville, VA $52,303

Nora, VA $53,388

Norton, VA $53,184

Pennington Gap, VA $52,969

Pound, VA $53,404

Rosedale, VA $53,754

Rose Hill, VA $53,927

Saint Charles, VA $53,280

Saint Paul, VA $53,210

Weber City, VA $51,718

Whitetop, VA $53,914

Wise, VA $53,327

Pulaski, VA $54,492

Atkins, VA $54,032

Austinville, VA $54,469

Barren Springs, VA $54,515

Bastian, VA $54,040

Bland, VA $54,166

Broadford, VA $53,983

Cana, VA $54,552

Ceres, VA $53,988

Chilhowie, VA $53,970

Cripple Creek, VA $54,214

Crockett, VA $54,201

Draper, VA $54,447

Dugspur, VA $54,487

Elk Creek, VA $54,176

Emory, VA $53,817

Fancy Gap, VA $54,505

Fries, VA $54,358

Galax, VA $54,446

Glade Spring, VA $53,710

Rural Retreat, VA $54,132

Saltville, VA $53,993

Speedwell, VA $54,168

Sugar Grove, VA $54,045

Tannersville, VA $53,951

Troutdale, VA $54,007

Willis, VA $54,458

Woodlawn, VA $54,480

Wytheville, VA $54,327

Staunton, VA $55,236

Augusta Springs, VA $55,002

Bacova, VA $54,744

Blue Grass, VA $54,766

Brownsburg, VA $54,439

Buena Vista, VA $53,993

Churchville, VA $55,390

Clifton Forge, VA $54,559

Covington, VA $54,263

Craigsville, VA $55,008

Crimora, VA $55,447

Deerfield, VA $55,052

Doe Hill, VA $55,005

Fairfield, VA $54,358

Fort Defiance, VA $55,487

Glen Wilton, VA $54,352

Goshen, VA $54,772

Greenville, VA $54,738

Grottoes, VA $55,498

Head Waters, VA $55,096

Hot Springs, VA $54,591

Iron Gate, VA $54,652

Lexington, VA $54,454

Low Moor, VA $54,525

Mc Dowell, VA $55,026

Middlebrook, VA $54,751

Millboro, VA $54,794

Mint Spring, VA $55,026

Montebello, VA $54,252

Monterey, VA $54,868

Mount Sidney, VA $55,512

Mustoe, VA $54,959

New Hope, VA $55,479

Port Republic, VA $55,468

Raphine, VA $54,505

Rockbridge Baths, VA $54,559

Selma, VA $54,578

Steeles Tavern, VA $54,617

Stuarts Draft, VA $54,821

Swoope, VA $55,138

Verona, VA $55,512

Vesuvius, VA $54,130

Warm Springs, VA $54,761

West Augusta, VA $55,171

Weyers Cave, VA $55,525

Williamsville, VA $55,057

Lynchburg, VA $53,185

Altavista, VA $53,689

Alton, VA $54,863

Amherst, VA $53,546

Appomattox, VA $53,642

Bedford, VA $53,970

Big Island, VA $53,674

Blairs, VA $54,850

Brookneal, VA $53,902

Buffalo Junction, VA $55,036

Callands, VA $54,584

Chatham, VA $54,629

Clifford, VA $53,628

Clover, VA $54,729

Cluster Springs, VA $55,033

Coleman Falls, VA $53,405

Concord, VA $53,258

Crystal Hill, VA $54,644

Danville, VA $54,893

Hillsville, VA $54,552

Carson, VA $56,654

Hiwassee, VA $54,373

Independence, VA $54,184

Annandale, VA $64,471

Burke, VA $63,867

Dumfries, VA $61,997

Dunn Loring, VA $64,553

Fairfax, VA $63,589

Fairfax Station, VA $63,417

Falls Church, VA $64,610

Fort Belvoir, VA $63,829

Great Falls, VA $63,591

Greenway, VA $64,609

Lorton, VA $63,468

Merrifield, VA $64,405

Mc Lean, VA $64,603

West Mclean, VA $64,609

Mount Vernon, VA $64,068

Newington, VA $63,921

Dry Fork, VA $54,743

Brooke, VA $59,738

Evington, VA $53,480

Forest, VA $53,375

Gladstone, VA $53,689

Gladys, VA $53,690

Glasgow, VA $54,033

Goode, VA $53,552

Gretna, VA $54,240

Halifax, VA $54,847

Howardsville, VA $54,759

Hurt, VA $53,936

Java, VA $54,566

Ararat, VA $54,539

Axton, VA $54,707

Bassett, VA $54,668

Belspring, VA $54,384

Bent Mountain, VA $53,922

Blacksburg, VA $54,127

Blue Ridge, VA $53,904

Boones Mill, VA $53,884

Buchanan, VA $54,086

Callaway, VA $54,025

Christiansburg, VA $54,132

Cascade, VA $54,659

Catawba, VA $53,994

Check, VA $54,109

Claudville, VA $54,506

Cloverdale, VA $53,804

Collinsville, VA $54,849

Copper Hill, VA $54,037

Critz, VA $54,594

Daleville, VA $53,859

Dublin, VA $54,412

Eagle Rock, VA $54,242

Eggleston, VA $54,303

Elliston, VA $53,982

Ferrum, VA $54,327

Fieldale, VA $54,771

Fincastle, VA $54,027

Floyd, VA $54,331

Glade Hill, VA $54,090

Glen Lyn, VA $54,130

Goodview, VA $53,898

Hardy, VA $53,876

Henry, VA $54,409

Huddleston, VA $54,076

Keeling, VA $54,795

Chester, VA $56,920

Chesterfield, VA $56,886

Church Road, VA $56,699

Colonial Heights, VA $56,944

Courtland, VA $55,575

Dendron, VA $55,742

Dewitt, VA $56,517

Dinwiddie, VA $56,671

Disputanta, VA $56,718

Dolphin, VA $55,896

Drewryville, VA $55,454

Ebony, VA $55,071

Elberon, VA $55,512

Emporia, VA $55,579

Ford, VA $56,567

Franklin, VA $55,404

Freeman, VA $55,884

Gasburg, VA $55,189

Hopewell, VA $56,826

Ivor, VA $55,493

Jarratt, VA $56,059

Lawrenceville, VA $55,689

Mc Kenney, VA $56,369

Meredithville, VA $55,608

Newsoms, VA $55,221

Prince George, VA $56,880

Rawlings, VA $56,152

Sedley, VA $55,650

Skippers, VA $55,357

Spring Grove, VA $56,043

Stony Creek, VA $56,366

Surry, VA $55,376

Sussex, VA $56,239

Sutherland, VA $56,832

Valentines, VA $55,241

Wakefield, VA $55,721

Warfield, VA $56,198

Waverly, VA $56,159

White Plains, VA $55,211

Wilsons, VA $56,399

Yale, VA $56,012

Zuni, VA $55,472

Claremont, VA $56,119

Farmville, VA $55,066

Baskerville, VA $54,976

Indian Valley, VA $54,411

Mc Coy, VA $54,293

Martinsville, VA $54,759

Meadows Of Dan, VA $54,556

Moneta, VA $53,987

Montvale, VA $53,987

Narrows, VA $54,293

Newbern, VA $54,341

New Castle, VA $54,030

Newport, VA $54,153

New River, VA $54,490

Oriskany, VA $54,135

Paint Bank, VA $54,050

Parrott, VA $54,318

Patrick Springs, VA $54,656

Pearisburg, VA $54,347

Pembroke, VA $54,346

Penhook, VA $54,269

Pilot, VA $54,152

Pittsville, VA $54,242

Radford, VA $54,429

Long Island, VA $53,894

Lowry, VA $53,654

Lynch Station, VA $53,899

Madison Heights, VA $53,186

Monroe, VA $53,451

Naruna, VA $53,731

Nathalie, VA $54,381

Natural Bridge, VA $54,204

Natural Bridge Station, VA $53,970

Nelson, VA $55,117

Norwood, VA $53,895

Ringgold, VA $54,815

Rustburg, VA $53,308

Scottsburg, VA $54,921

Scottsville, VA $55,218

South Boston, VA $54,969

Spout Spring, VA $53,406

Sutherlin, VA $54,820

Sweet Briar, VA $53,343

Vernon Hill, VA $54,755

Virgilina, VA $54,986

Wingina, VA $54,214

Amonate, VA $54,094

Bandy, VA $53,975

Big Rock, VA $54,269

Bishop, VA $53,980

Bluefield, VA $54,147

Boissevain, VA $54,014

Breaks, VA $54,180

Burkes Garden, VA $54,036

Cedar Bluff, VA $54,115

Doran, VA $54,337

Falls Mills, VA $54,014

Grundy, VA $54,360

Horsepen, VA $54,002

Hurley, VA $54,080

Jewell Ridge, VA $54,115

Keen Mountain, VA $54,326

Mavisdale, VA $54,120

Maxie, VA $54,280

North Tazewell, VA $54,107

Oakwood, VA $54,357

Pilgrims Knob, VA $54,209

Pocahontas, VA $54,032

Pounding Mill, VA $54,191

Raven, VA $54,311

Red Ash, VA $54,362

Richlands, VA $54,331

Rowe, VA $54,140

Shortt Gap, VA $54,261

Swords Creek, VA $54,124

Tazewell, VA $54,022

Vansant, VA $54,125

Whitewood, VA $54,132

Wolford, VA $54,141

Boydton, VA $55,094

Bracey, VA $55,235

Brodnax, VA $55,448

Buckingham, VA $54,477

Burkeville, VA $55,320

Charlotte Court House, VA $54,527

Chase City, VA $54,810

Clarksville, VA $55,191

Crewe, VA $55,672

Cullen, VA $54,365

Dillwyn, VA $55,020

Drakes Branch, VA $54,804

Dundas, VA $55,619

Evergreen, VA $53,695

Fort Mitchell, VA $54,803

Green Bay, VA $55,015

Hampden Sydney, VA $55,150

Kenbridge, VA $55,321

Keysville, VA $54,799

La Crosse, VA $55,150

Lunenburg, VA $54,902

Meherrin, VA $54,908

Nottoway, VA $55,587

Pamplin, VA $54,183

Phenix, VA $53,938

Prospect, VA $54,523

Randolph, VA $54,616

Red House, VA $53,780

Red Oak, VA $54,880

Rice, VA $55,390

Saxe, VA $54,762

Skipwith, VA $54,919

South Hill, VA $55,130

Victoria, VA $55,096

Wylliesburg, VA $54,831

Roanoke, VA $53,766

Wachapreague, VA $55,827

Wardtown, VA $55,718

Wattsville, VA $55,879

Willis Wharf, VA $55,810

Windsor, VA $55,335

Withams, VA $55,835

Norfolk, VA $55,051

Newport News, VA $55,174

Fort Eustis, VA $55,196

Hampton, VA $55,208

Fort Monroe, VA $55,178

Poquoson, VA $55,190

Yorktown, VA $55,255

Lackey, VA $55,277

Seaford, VA $55,211

Portsmouth, VA $55,066

Fort Lee, VA $56,941

Petersburg, VA $56,941

Virginia State University, VA $56,941

Alberta, VA $55,816

Ammon, VA $56,563

Blackstone, VA $56,085

Boykins, VA $55,287

Branchville, VA $55,155

Capron, VA $55,559

Round Hill, VA $59,696

Catharpin, VA $61,932

Delaplane, VA $59,071

Ashburn, VA $62,189

Chantilly, VA $62,843

Gainesville, VA $61,428

Hamilton, VA $60,500

Lincoln, VA $60,441

Sterling, VA $62,945

Haymarket, VA $61,369

Herndon, VA $63,177

Leesburg, VA $61,212

Lovettsville, VA $59,855

Nokesville, VA $61,504

Upperville, VA $59,267

Warrenton, VA $59,482

Reston, VA $63,540

Waterford, VA $60,401

The Plains, VA $60,571

Doswell, VA $56,928

Dutton, VA $55,711

Fork Union, VA $55,721

Foster, VA $55,532

Glen Allen, VA $57,057

Gloucester, VA $55,652

Gloucester Point, VA $55,315

Goochland, VA $56,434

Grimstead, VA $55,671

Gum Spring, VA $56,434

Gwynn, VA $55,671

Hadensville, VA $56,346

Hallieford, VA $55,654

Hanover, VA $56,940

Hardyville, VA $55,820

Hartfield, VA $55,839

Hayes, VA $55,350

Henrico, VA $57,099

Hudgins, VA $55,628

Jamaica, VA $56,323

Jamestown, VA $55,477

Jetersville, VA $55,714

Kents Store, VA $55,846

King And Queen Court House, VA $56,408

King William, VA $56,700

Lanexa, VA $56,320

Lightfoot, VA $55,749

Little Plymouth, VA $56,337

Locust Hill, VA $56,006

Louisa, VA $56,425

Macon, VA $56,489

Maidens, VA $56,650

Manakin Sabot, VA $56,835

Mannboro, VA $56,465

Manquin, VA $56,866

Maryus, VA $55,323

Mascot, VA $56,171

Mathews, VA $55,564

Burgess, VA $56,528

Accomac, VA $55,783

Assawoman, VA $55,805

Atlantic, VA $55,880

Battery Park, VA $55,182

Belle Haven, VA $55,751

Birdsnest, VA $55,645

Bloxom, VA $55,868

Cape Charles, VA $55,569

Capeville, VA $55,580

Carrollton, VA $55,175

Carrsville, VA $55,427

Cheriton, VA $55,574

Chesapeake, VA $55,196

Chincoteague Island, VA $55,916

Wallops Island, VA $55,875

Craddockville, VA $55,759

Davis Wharf, VA $55,748

Eastville, VA $55,596

Exmore, VA $55,726

Franktown, VA $55,664

Greenbackville, VA $56,043

Greenbush, VA $55,883

Hacksneck, VA $55,728

Hallwood, VA $55,853

Harborton, VA $55,864

Horntown, VA $55,948

Oak Hall, VA $55,833

Isle Of Wight, VA $55,299

Jamesville, VA $55,696

Jenkins Bridge, VA $55,862

Keller, VA $55,795

Locustville, VA $55,793

Machipongo, VA $55,637

Mappsville, VA $55,841

Marionville, VA $55,636

Mears, VA $55,812

Melfa, VA $55,802

Modest Town, VA $55,947

Nassawadox, VA $55,694

Nelsonia, VA $55,951

New Church, VA $55,930

Onancock, VA $55,849

Onley, VA $55,787

Oyster, VA $55,587

Painter, VA $55,761

Parksley, VA $55,880

Pungoteague, VA $55,785

Quinby, VA $55,638

Rescue, VA $55,179

Sanford, VA $55,940

Saxis, VA $55,948

Seaview, VA $55,576

Smithfield, VA $55,239

Suffolk, VA $55,214

Tangier, VA $56,087

Tasley, VA $55,907

Temperanceville, VA $55,853

Townsend, VA $55,587

Virginia Beach, VA $55,931

Dulles, VA $63,558

Aldie, VA $61,552

Amissville, VA $58,557

Arcola, VA $62,169

Manassas, VA $62,271

Marshall, VA $59,416

Middleburg, VA $60,508

Catlett, VA $60,793

Centreville, VA $62,522

Clifton, VA $63,049

Orlean, VA $58,881

Paeonian Springs, VA $60,790

Paris, VA $58,881

Philomont, VA $60,329

Purcellville, VA $59,882

Bluemont, VA $59,081

Bristow, VA $61,788

Broad Run, VA $60,689

Calverton, VA $60,551

Casanova, VA $60,652

Rectortown, VA $59,343

Mechanicsville, VA $56,984

Midlothian, VA $56,898

Millers Tavern, VA $56,978

Mineral, VA $56,773

Moon, VA $55,589

Moseley, VA $56,708

New Canton, VA $55,480

New Kent, VA $56,673

New Point, VA $55,449

Newtown, VA $57,153

Norge, VA $55,832

North, VA $55,637

Oilville, VA $56,722

Onemo, VA $55,519

Ordinary, VA $55,398

Port Haywood, VA $55,441

Powhatan, VA $56,534

Providence Forge, VA $56,575

Quinton, VA $56,865

Rockville, VA $56,786

Ruthville, VA $56,458

Saint Stephens Church, VA $56,971

Saluda, VA $56,028

Sandston, VA $56,997

Sandy Hook, VA $56,423

Schley, VA $55,529

Severn, VA $55,352

Shacklefords, VA $56,058

State Farm, VA $56,677

Stevensville, VA $56,542

Studley, VA $56,980

Susan, VA $55,463

Toano, VA $56,006

Topping, VA $55,957

Trevilians, VA $56,390

Richmond, VA $57,114

Urbanna, VA $56,223

Wake, VA $55,872

Walkerton, VA $56,622

Ware Neck, VA $55,552

Water View, VA $56,211

West Point, VA $56,404

White Marsh, VA $55,459

Wicomico, VA $55,361

Williamsburg, VA $55,457

Woods Cross Roads, VA $55,658

Montpelier, VA $56,701

Oakton, VA $63,736

Occoquan, VA $63,267

Quantico, VA $61,164

Springfield, VA $64,303

Triangle, VA $61,607

Vienna, VA $64,303

Woodbridge, VA $62,810

Arlington, VA $64,627

Fort Myer, VA $64,628

Mattaponi, VA $56,194

Dhs, VA $64,627

Fort Valley, VA $55,873

Star Tannery, VA $55,326

Stephens City, VA $57,442

Stephenson, VA $57,480

Toms Brook, VA $55,841

White Post, VA $57,936

Woodstock, VA $55,380

Culpeper, VA $57,209

Aroda, VA $55,808

Banco, VA $55,997

Bealeton, VA $59,228

Boston, VA $57,058

Brandy Station, VA $58,212

Brightwood, VA $56,282

Castleton, VA $57,685

Elkwood, VA $58,136

Etlan, VA $56,152

Goldvein, VA $59,490

Graves Mill, VA $55,732

Haywood, VA $56,267

Hood, VA $55,381

Jeffersonton, VA $58,861

Leon, VA $56,519

Lignum, VA $57,800

Madison, VA $55,727

Midland, VA $59,818

Mitchells, VA $56,753

Oakpark, VA $56,080

Pratts, VA $55,721

Radiant, VA $55,927

Rapidan, VA $56,432

Remington, VA $58,758

Reva, VA $56,582

Richardsville, VA $58,282

Rixeyville, VA $58,132

Rochelle, VA $55,704

Somerville, VA $59,933

Sperryville, VA $56,526

Stevensburg, VA $57,916

Sumerduck, VA $58,774

Syria, VA $55,516

Viewtown, VA $58,170

Washington, VA $57,518

Wolftown, VA $55,385

Woodville, VA $57,085

Harrisonburg, VA $55,611

Basye, VA $55,167

Bergton, VA $54,996

Bridgewater, VA $55,507

Broadway, VA $55,336

Criders, VA $55,095

Dayton, VA $55,317

Edinburg, VA $55,260

Elkton, VA $55,427

Alexandria, VA $64,620

Fredericksburg, VA $58,551

Bowling Green, VA $57,414

Burr Hill, VA $57,421

Callao, VA $57,091

Caret, VA $57,772

Center Cross, VA $56,789

Champlain, VA $57,640

Coles Point, VA $57,856

Colonial Beach, VA $58,181

Corbin, VA $57,821

Dahlgren, VA $60,089

Dogue, VA $58,142

Dunnsville, VA $56,993

Edwardsville, VA $56,601

Farnham, VA $56,768

Garrisonville, VA $60,582

Hague, VA $57,437

Hartwood, VA $58,720

Haynesville, VA $57,390

Heathsville, VA $56,548

Hustle, VA $57,674

Irvington, VA $56,095

Jersey, VA $58,222

Kilmarnock, VA $56,143

King George, VA $59,130

Kinsale, VA $57,326

Ladysmith, VA $57,083

Lancaster, VA $56,280

Laneview, VA $56,417

Lively, VA $56,332

Locust Grove, VA $57,438

Loretto, VA $57,685

Lottsburg, VA $56,984

Merry Point, VA $56,192

Milford, VA $57,203

Mollusk, VA $56,212

Montross, VA $57,813

Morattico, VA $56,504

Mount Holly, VA $57,620

Ninde, VA $59,262

Nuttsville, VA $56,448

Oldhams, VA $57,280

Ophelia, VA $56,558

Partlow, VA $57,578

Port Royal, VA $57,670

Rappahannock Academy, VA $57,681

Reedville, VA $56,515

Rhoadesville, VA $56,896

Rollins Fork, VA $58,179

Fulks Run, VA $55,198

Hinton, VA $55,147

Keezletown, VA $55,415

Lacey Spring, VA $55,443

Linville, VA $55,414

Luray, VA $55,592

Mc Gaheysville, VA $55,479

Mount Crawford, VA $55,481

Mount Jackson, VA $55,300

Mount Solon, VA $55,307

New Market, VA $55,428

Orkney Springs, VA $55,181

Penn Laird, VA $55,504

Quicksburg, VA $55,355

Pleasant Valley, VA $55,474

Shenandoah, VA $55,447

Singers Glen, VA $55,411

Stanley, VA $55,451

Timberville, VA $55,437

Charlottesville, VA $55,536

Afton, VA $54,921

Arrington, VA $53,829

Barboursville, VA $55,752

Batesville, VA $55,404

Covesville, VA $54,926

Crozet, VA $55,431

Dyke, VA $55,403

Ruby, VA $60,293

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	$82,741	$40.0	40%
Financial Services	$76,831	$37.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$76,831	$37.0	30%
Biotechnology	$70,921	$34.0	20%
Healthcare	$70,921	$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.

$53,190

Average $59,101/year

$65,021

$4,432

Average $4,925/month

$5,418

$1,023

Average $1,137/week

$1,250

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,021	$5,418	$1,250	$31
Average	$59,101	$4,925	$1,137	$28
25th Percentile	$53,190	$4,432	$1,023	$26

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