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What is a computer laboratory manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average computer laboratory manager salary is $88,627. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 6-8 years of experience to become a computer laboratory manager. Computer laboratory managers with a IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 82,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Laboratory ManagerUS Average
Salary
6.9

Avg. Salary $88,627

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 12.59%

Black or African American 6.81%

Hispanic or Latino 10.22%

Unknown 5.22%

White 64.96%

Gender

female 45.00%

male 55.00%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Computer laboratory manager career paths

Key steps to become a computer laboratory manager

  1. Explore computer laboratory manager education requirements

    Most common computer laboratory manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.5 %

    Associate

    17.9 %

    Master's

    8.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer laboratory manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Computer Lab Equipment8.35%
    Mac6.65%
    Troubleshoot5.88%
    Mathematics5.31%
    PC5.23%
  3. Complete relevant computer laboratory manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer laboratory managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer laboratory manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer laboratory manager resumes.
  4. Research computer laboratory manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage DHCP database and DNS hostname registration.
    • Design, implement and manage corporate data security solutions with firewall, VPN access, and data security.
    • Install and manage multiple computer labs and staff and interface with instructors and students to support lab Novell environment.
    • Manage consistent operations of mainframe and peripheral info systems through detail scheduling of equipment, personnel and priorities.
  5. Apply for computer laboratory manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer laboratory manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer laboratory manager salary

The average computer laboratory manager salary in the United States is $88,627 per year or $43 per hour. Computer laboratory manager salaries range between $66,000 and $117,000 per year.

Average computer laboratory manager salary
$88,627 Yearly
$42.61 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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