The salary trajectory of a Lab Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $51,365 per year (estimate) and goes up to $65,230 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lab Operator at Virginia Tech is $65,686 per year or $32 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $100,581 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $52,984 (25th percentile) and $82,457 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Virginia Tech Lab Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Lab Operator professionals typically earn between $25 and $40 per hour.
Lab Operator professionals typically earn between $4,415 and $6,871 monthly.
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