What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Lab Operations Manager?

We've identified 1 cities in Colorado where Lab Operations Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Commerce City (0.0% above average), followed by Highlands Ranch and Boulder. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Commerce City $66,733 $5,561 $1,283 $32.08 Highlands Ranch $66,565 $5,547 $1,280 $32.00 Boulder $65,810 $5,484 $1,265 $31.64 Denver $65,314 $5,442 $1,256 $31.40 Henderson $65,279 $5,439 $1,255 $31.38 Loveland $65,224 $5,435 $1,254 $31.36 Lone Tree $64,910 $5,409 $1,248 $31.21 Arvada $64,406 $5,367 $1,238 $30.96 Aurora $64,241 $5,353 $1,235 $30.89 Broomfield $63,936 $5,328 $1,229 $30.74

Lab Operations Manager

Lab Operations Manager Salary in Colorado

Q: How much does a Lab Operations Manager make in Colorado?

The average annual pay for a lab operations manager in Colorado is $66,725 a year — that works out to approximately $32.08 an hour. That is 5.2% above the national average of $63,456. The middle 80% of Lab Operations Managers earn between $37,328 (10th percentile) and $114,089 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lab Operations Manager Jobs in Colorado?

We found several jobs related to Lab Operations Manager in Colorado that pay more on average. Topping the list is Laboratory Manager Lab Manager at $29,973 (44.9%) above Lab Operations Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Laboratory Manager Lab Manager $96,698 $8,058 $1,859 $46.49 Quality Lab Supervisor $95,737 $7,978 $1,841 $46.03 Chemistry Lab $71,532 $5,961 $1,375 $34.39 Environmental Lab Tech $62,497 $5,208 $1,201 $30.05 Electron Microscopy Technician $61,101 $5,091 $1,175 $29.38

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Lab Operations Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,456

Colorado

$66,725

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How much does a Lab Operations Manager make in Colorado?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Lab Operations Manager in Colorado is $66,725 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.08 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,283/week or $5,560/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $124,605 and as low as $32,597, the majority of Lab Operations Manager salaries currently range between $43,100 (25th percentile) to $81,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $114,089 annually in Colorado. The average pay range for a Lab Operations Manager varies greatly (by as much as 38400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Colorado ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Lab Operations Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Lab Operations Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Lab Operations Manager Jobs in Colorado

We've identified 1 cities where the typical salary for a Lab Operations Manager job is above the average in Colorado in Colorado. Topping the list is Commerce City, , with Highlands Ranch, and Boulder, close behind in the second and third positions. Boulder, beats the average in Colorado by $915 (1.4%), and Commerce City, furthers that trend with another $8 (0.0%) above the $66,725 average.

With these 1 cities paying on average above the average for Colorado, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Lab Operations Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Commerce City, and Broomfield, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Lab Operations Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Commerce City	$66,733	$5,561	$1,283	$32.08
Highlands Ranch	$66,565	$5,547	$1,280	$32.00
Boulder	$65,810	$5,484	$1,265	$31.64
Denver	$65,314	$5,442	$1,256	$31.40
Henderson	$65,279	$5,439	$1,255	$31.38
Loveland	$65,224	$5,435	$1,254	$31.36
Lone Tree	$64,910	$5,409	$1,248	$31.21
Arvada	$64,406	$5,367	$1,238	$30.96
Aurora	$64,241	$5,353	$1,235	$30.89
Broomfield	$63,936	$5,328	$1,229	$30.74

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Lab Operations Manager Jobs in Colorado

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Lab Operations Manager job category in Colorado, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $66725 state average for Lab Operations Manager jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Laboratory Manager Lab Manager	$96,698	$8,058	$1,859	$46.49
Quality Lab Supervisor	$95,737	$7,978	$1,841	$46.03
Chemistry Lab	$71,532	$5,961	$1,375	$34.39
Environmental Lab Tech	$62,497	$5,208	$1,201	$30.05
Electron Microscopy Technician	$61,101	$5,091	$1,175	$29.38

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Infographic detailing Lab Operations Manager salary in Colorado as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $43,100 to $114,089 annually, with the Colorado average at $66,725 per year or $32.08 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Colorado for Lab Operations Manager jobs, with Commerce City leading at $66,733 annually.

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