Research Lab Manager Salary in Seattle, Washington

How much does a Research Lab Manager make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Lab Manager in Seattle, WA is $139,483. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,765 to $159,393, with most professionals earning between $105,633 and $177,520.

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Common responsibilities of a Research Lab Manager

Manage research partnerships with government agencies and serve as project manager for research and technical assistance projects, including communications and project deliverables.

October 27, 2022

Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research progress.

November 25, 2022

Provide advice, obtain quotes, and develop maintenance, calibration, and training protocols for specialized laboratory major and small equipment/instruments.

January 01, 2023

Organize and maintain structure of the lab,managing day-to-day activities and coordinating meetings with external partners.

January 07, 2023

Orders and maintains inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, equipment and instrumentation and may distribute intra-departmental charges.

January 26, 2023

Develop and implement appropriate administrative policies and procedures for the laboratory.

February 06, 2023

Maintains computerized records of staff training for review by USDA and IACUC.

February 16, 2023

Monitors biohazard/radiation safety standards and proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.

March 04, 2023

Assist with setting the strategic direction of the E&E Lab by helping form new partnerships and building capacity.

April 16, 2023

Assists with the supervision of all grant management functions, including preparation of budgets, submission of new proposals, and other required documents to federal and private funding agencies.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Lab Manager in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

121765

159393

139483

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

126621

174107

147881

What is the average salary for Research Lab Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Lab Manager in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Research Lab Manager ranges from $121,765 to $159,393 with the average base salary of $139,483. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,621 to $174,107 with the average total cash compensation of $147,881.

View Average Salary for Research Lab Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$139,483	$121,765 - $159,393
Bonus	$8,398	$4,856 - $14,714
Total Pay	$147,881	$126,621 - $174,107

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Lab Manager Salary Near Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,912 - $155,658	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,765 - $159,393	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,644 - $159,234	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,143 - $155,961	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,143 - $155,961	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,540 - $156,480	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA

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About Seattle, Washington

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...

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