Laboratory Manager demographics and statistics in the US

Laboratory manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates laboratory manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our laboratory manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about laboratory managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 37,678 laboratory managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 41.6% of all laboratory managers are women, while 58.4% are men.
  • The average laboratory manager age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of laboratory managers is White (70.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.9%), Asian (9.0%) and Unknown (3.9%).
  • Laboratory managers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $109,409, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women laboratory managers earned 94% of what men earned.
  • California is the best state for laboratory managers to live.
  • Laboratory managers are 44% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Laboratory Manager demographics by:

Laboratory Manager gender statistics

41.6% of laboratory managers are women and 58.4% of laboratory managers are men.
  • Male, 58.4%
  • Female, 41.6%

Laboratory Manager gender ratio

Gender
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Male58.4%
Female41.6%

Laboratory Manager gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$77,009
female-income
Female Income
$72,227

Laboratory Manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in laboratory manager positions over time. Currently, 41.6% of laboratory managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Laboratory Manager gender ratio by year

Year
ascdesc
Male
ascdesc
Female
ascdesc
201066.88%33.12%
201163.69%36.31%
201264.85%35.15%
201363.30%36.70%
201460.92%39.08%
201561.94%38.06%
201661.95%38.05%
201760.42%39.58%
201859.87%40.13%
201959.00%41.00%
202058.66%41.34%
202158.38%41.62%

Laboratory Manager related jobs gender ratio

We compared laboratory managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Executive Assistant/Human Resources7%93%
Office Manager Of Human Resources10%90%
Business Office Manager15%85%
Laboratory Manager58%42%
Maintenance Director97%3%
Plant Superintendent97%3%
General Road Foreman97%3%

Laboratory Manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among laboratory managers is White, which makes up 70.0% of all laboratory managers. Comparatively, 12.9% of laboratory managers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.0% of laboratory managers are Asian.
  • White, 70.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
  • Asian, 9.0%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • Black or African American, 3.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%

Laboratory Manager Race

Laboratory Manager Race
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
White70.0%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Asian9.0%
Unknown3.9%
Black or African American3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.4%

Laboratory Manager race and ethnicity over time

See how laboratory manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Laboratory Manager race and ethnicity by year

Year
ascdesc
White
ascdesc
Black or African American
ascdesc
Asian
ascdesc
Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201077.04%4.31%6.17%10.88%
201177.47%4.20%5.90%10.74%
201276.72%4.50%6.60%10.56%
201377.68%4.08%6.30%10.27%
201476.49%4.28%6.76%10.20%
201576.77%4.59%5.85%11.08%
201676.19%4.09%6.58%11.17%
201774.31%4.31%7.43%11.70%
201875.45%4.25%6.69%12.02%
201975.84%3.99%6.61%11.56%
202072.85%3.90%7.03%12.24%
202169.97%3.77%9.01%12.89%

Laboratory Manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian laboratory managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american laboratory managers have the lowest average salary at $74,292.
$83,000
$81,000
$79,000
$77,000
$75,000
$73,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$74,840
White$76,792
Black or African American$74,292
Asian$82,049
Hispanic or Latino$77,310

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Average laboratory manager age

See how the average age of laboratory managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Laboratory Manager age by race and gender

Race
ascdesc
Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Unknown4645
White5046
Black or African American5252
Asian43.544
Hispanic or Latino4841

Laboratory Manager age breakdown

The average age of laboratory managers is 40+ years years old, representing 76% of the laboratory manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Laboratory Manager age breakdown

Laboratory Manager Years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
40+ years76%
30-40 years22%
20-30 years2%

Laboratory Manager educational attainment

The most common degree for laboratory managers is bachelor's degree, with 64% of laboratory managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 12%.
  • Bachelor's, 64%
  • Associate, 14%
  • Master's, 12%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Laboratory Managers by degree level

Laboratory Manager Degree
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Bachelor's64%
Associate14%
Master's12%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees6%

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Laboratory Manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, laboratory managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $97,635 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, laboratory managers earn a median annual income of $83,291 compared to $71,160 for laboratory managers with an Associate degree.
$101,000
$94,000
$87,000
$80,000
$73,000
$66,000
$59,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
Master's Degree$97,635
High School Diploma or Less$65,462
Bachelor's Degree$83,291
Some College/ Associate Degree$71,160

Laboratory Manager employment statistics

Most laboratory managers work for a education in the education industry.

Company size where laboratory managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where laboratory managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Laboratory Manager jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
< 50 employees2%
50 - 100 employees8%
100 - 500 employees11%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees41%
> 10,000 employees32%

Laboratory Manager jobs by company type

Employees with the laboratory manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most laboratory managers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Laboratory Manager jobs by sector

Company Type
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Education44%
Public23%
Private29%
Government4%

Laboratory Manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for laboratory managers are education, health care and technology.

Education

Health Care

Fortune 500

Technology

Manufacturing

Laboratory Manager turnover and employment statistics

Laboratory Manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for laboratory managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Laboratory Manager unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Laboratory Manager Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
20106.91%
20115.06%
20125.11%
20133.26%
20143.16%
20152.28%
20162.78%
20172.30%
20182.10%
20192.42%
20203.14%
20212.81%

Average laboratory manager tenure

The average laboratory manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 15,249 laboratory managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Laboratory Manager tenure statistics

Number of years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years35%
3-4 years19%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years7%
11+ years12%

Laboratory Manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of laboratory managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Property Utilization Manager4.78%8,647
Account/Logistics Manager5.19%95,752
Laboratory Manager8.28%-
Fiscal Officer10.51%56,064
Materials Planning Manager11.39%32,967
Organizational Development Consultant17.60%63,542
Human Resources Business Partner17.78%103,520

Similar laboratory manager jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Property Utilization Manager4.78%8,647
Account/Logistics Manager5.19%95,752
Fiscal Officer10.51%56,064
Materials Planning Manager11.39%32,967
Organizational Development Consultant17.60%63,542
Human Resources Business Partner17.78%103,520

Foreign languages spoken by laboratory managers

The most common foreign language among laboratory managers is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.1% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.8%.
  • Spanish, 46.9%
  • French, 10.1%
  • Chinese, 5.8%
  • German, 4.8%
  • Mandarin, 4.5%
  • Other, 27.9%

Laboratory Manager languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Spanish46.9%
French10.1%
Chinese5.8%
German4.8%
Mandarin4.5%
Other27.9%

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Laboratory Manager location demographics

Where do laboratory managers earn the most?

Laboratory managers earn the most in Hawaii, where the average laboratory manager salary is $113,688. The map here shows where laboratory managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Laboratory Managers?

By looking through more than 15,249 resumes, we found that the most popular places for laboratory managers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Laboratory Managers

Laboratory Manager jobs by state

Rank
ascdesc
State
ascdesc
Number of Jobs
ascdesc
Average Salary
ascdesc
1California2,635$99,018
2Florida1,254$59,215
3Texas1,153$62,034
4New York1,041$80,302
5Pennsylvania860$66,004
6Massachusetts786$76,177
7Illinois739$67,090
8Ohio695$67,895
9Washington598$96,780
10North Carolina555$65,752
11Arizona552$70,323
12New Jersey548$85,667
13Virginia546$64,597
14Maryland510$69,534
15Michigan509$81,171
16Minnesota493$72,725
17Georgia485$60,806
18Wisconsin456$58,135
19Tennessee456$56,052
20Indiana378$76,848
21Colorado349$70,671
22Missouri314$59,872
23Iowa307$59,076
24Alabama264$56,313
25Oregon256$88,983
26Connecticut242$78,568
27South Carolina224$52,889
28Utah213$71,965
29Arkansas207$70,219
30Kentucky199$73,464
31Kansas195$57,274
32Louisiana181$59,914
33New Hampshire170$78,690
34Oklahoma151$57,526
35Nevada129$95,568
36South Dakota128$73,653
37Nebraska128$64,542
38New Mexico123$66,909
39West Virginia114$68,374
40Mississippi109$59,051
41Idaho106$76,472
42Maine92$61,229
43North Dakota78$60,114
44Vermont77$75,807
45Montana77$61,487
46District of Columbia77$69,656
47Alaska75$91,186
48Delaware74$65,825
49Rhode Island53$69,775
50Hawaii47$113,688
51Wyoming42$57,969

Where are laboratory managers in high demand?

Laboratory managers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 36 job openings for laboratory managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country laboratory managers are in the most demand.
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