What are the main factors that influence a Research Laboratory Coordinator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Research Laboratory Coordinator?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Research Laboratory Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Research Laboratory Coordinator's salary?

A Research Laboratory Coordinator's salary grows with experience: a Research Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $63,063, a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $84,944, a Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,239, a Clinical Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $122,235, a Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $148,366,

What are the highest paying states for a Research Laboratory Coordinator?

Research Laboratory Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Research Laboratory Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $69,000, California $68,700, Massachusetts $67,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Research Laboratory Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Research Laboratory Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Research Laboratory Director: $171,710; Research Laboratory Veterinarian: $139,600; Research Laboratory Manager: $120,710; Research Laboratory Senior Supervisor: $98,990; Research Laboratory Supervisor: $83,890.

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Research Laboratory Coordinator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Research Laboratory Coordinator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Research Laboratory Coordinator in Delaware is $63,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Research Laboratory Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,440
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,300 to $72,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,199

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Research Laboratory Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,700	$6,058	$1,398	$35
Average	$63,100	$5,258	$1,213	$30
25th Percentile	$55,300	$4,608	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Research Laboratory Coordinator Salaries

A Research Laboratory Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Research Laboratory Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Research Laboratory Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Research Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years): $63,063
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years): $84,944
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,239
Clinical Laboratory Manager (5+ years): $122,235
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager (5+ years): $148,366

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Research Laboratory Coordinator	2-4 years	$63,063
Clinical Laboratory Supervisor	4+ years	$84,944
Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$100,239
Clinical Laboratory Manager	5+ years	$122,235
Clinical Lab Services Senior Manager	5+ years	$148,366

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How Do Research Laboratory Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Research Laboratory Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,000.
California: $68,700.
Massachusetts: $67,800.

District of Columbia $69,000 California $68,700 Massachusetts $67,800 Washington $67,600 New Jersey $67,500 Alaska $67,500 Connecticut $66,600 New York $66,300

Hawaii $65,100 Rhode Island $64,600 Maryland $64,300 Minnesota $63,800 Colorado $63,600 Illinois $63,500 Oregon $63,300 Delaware $63,100

New Hampshire $63,000 Virginia $62,800 Pennsylvania $62,000 Nevada $61,700 North Dakota $61,600 Michigan $61,400 Wisconsin $61,300 Vermont $61,200

Maine $60,800 Texas $60,800 Arizona $60,700 Ohio $60,700 Georgia $60,100 Indiana $59,800 Wyoming $59,800 Utah $59,700

Iowa $59,600 Kansas $59,300 Louisiana $59,300 Missouri $59,200 North Carolina $59,200 Florida $59,000 Montana $58,800 Nebraska $58,700

Kentucky $58,600 South Carolina $58,400 Tennessee $58,200 Idaho $58,200 New Mexico $57,700 Oklahoma $57,600 Alabama $57,300 South Dakota $56,600

Arkansas $56,300 West Virginia $56,100 Mississippi $55,600

Top Paying Cities for Research Laboratory Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $62,800
Little Creek: $63,300
Magnolia: $63,200

Lincoln, DE $62,800 Little Creek, DE $63,300 Magnolia, DE $63,200 Milford, DE $63,000 Marydel, DE $63,100 Millsboro, DE $62,600 Millville, DE $62,700 Milton, DE $62,800

Nassau, DE $62,800 Ocean View, DE $62,700 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,800 Seaford, DE $62,800 Selbyville, DE $62,500 Smyrna, DE $63,300 Viola, DE $63,000 Woodside, DE $63,200

Bear, DE $63,100 Newark, DE $63,000 Claymont, DE $63,200 Delaware City, DE $63,100 Hockessin, DE $63,000 Kirkwood, DE $63,100 Middletown, DE $63,100 Montchanin, DE $63,000

New Castle, DE $63,100 Odessa, DE $63,100 Port Penn, DE $63,200 Rockland, DE $63,100 Saint Georges, DE $63,100 Townsend, DE $63,200 Winterthur, DE $63,100 Lewes, DE $62,800

Wilmington, DE $63,000 Dover, DE $63,300 Dover Afb, DE $63,000 Bethany Beach, DE $62,600 Bethel, DE $62,700 Bridgeville, DE $62,800 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,100 Cheswold, DE $63,300

Clayton, DE $63,300 Dagsboro, DE $62,500 Delmar, DE $62,400 Ellendale, DE $62,600 Felton, DE $63,000 Fenwick Island, DE $62,600 Frankford, DE $62,400 Frederica, DE $63,000

Georgetown, DE $62,500 Greenwood, DE $62,800 Harbeson, DE $62,600 Harrington, DE $62,900 Hartly, DE $63,100 Houston, DE $62,800 Kenton, DE $63,300 Laurel, DE $62,500

Yorklyn, DE $63,100

Research Laboratory Coordinator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Research Laboratory Coordinator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $70,577. While startup companies pay approximate $59,687.

Research Laboratory Coordinator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$59,687
Growth Stage	51~500	$63,128
Established	501~5000	$68,155
Enterprise	5000+	$70,577

Research Laboratory Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Research Laboratory Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Research Laboratory Coordinator positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Research Laboratory Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Research Laboratory Coordinator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$88,340	$42.0	40%
Biotechnology	$88,340	$42.0	40%
Financial Services	$88,340	$42.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$88,340	$42.0	40%
Software & Networking	$88,340	$42.0	40%

Research Laboratory Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Research Laboratory Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$55,300

Average $63,100/year

$72,700

$4,608

Average $5,258/month

$6,058

$1,063

Average $1,213/week

$1,398

$27

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,700	$6,058	$1,398	$35
Average	$63,100	$5,258	$1,213	$30
25th Percentile	$55,300	$4,608	$1,063	$27

Research Laboratory Coordinator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Research Laboratory Coordinator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $85,000 - a projected growth of 35% over your current level.

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