What are the main factors that influence a Cytotechnologist'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 Cytotechnologist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Cytotechnologist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cytotechnologist's salary?

A Cytotechnologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $96,268 for beginners, reaching about $99,243 at mid-level, and approach $103,225 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cytotechnologist?

Cytotechnologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cytotechnologist roles are District of Columbia $107,778, California $107,369, Massachusetts $105,938. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cytotechnologist roles make?

Salaries for Cytotechnologist level roles vary by specialization: Travel Cytotechnologist: $100,448; Cytotechnologist Portland Oregon: $98,586; Lab Cytotechnologist: $97,400; Clinical Cytotechnologist: $97,350.

Cytotechnologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cytotechnologist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cytotechnologist in Delaware is $98,579 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,568
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,539 to $107,472
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,129

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Cytotechnologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,472	$8,956	$2,067	$52
Average	$98,579	$8,215	$1,896	$47
25th Percentile	$91,539	$7,628	$1,760	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Cytotechnologist Salaries

A Cytotechnologist'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 Cytotechnologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cytotechnologist'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,268
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,478
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,243
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,959
Expert (over 8 years): $103,225

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cytotechnologist	$96,268
Intermediate Level Cytotechnologist	$96,478
Senior Level Cytotechnologist	$99,243
Specialist Level Cytotechnologist	$102,959
Expert Level Cytotechnologist	$103,225

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How Do Cytotechnologist 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 Cytotechnologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,778.
California: $107,369.
Massachusetts: $105,938.

District of Columbia $107,778 California $107,369 Massachusetts $105,938 Washington $105,549 New Jersey $105,510 Alaska $105,374 Connecticut $104,030 New York $103,485

Hawaii $101,743 Rhode Island $100,925 Maryland $100,370 Minnesota $99,611 Colorado $99,319 Illinois $99,222 Oregon $98,852 Delaware $98,579

New Hampshire $98,408 Virginia $98,024 Pennsylvania $96,905 Nevada $96,340 North Dakota $96,155 Michigan $95,863 Wisconsin $95,756 Vermont $95,542

Texas $94,948 Maine $94,909 Arizona $94,851 Ohio $94,783 Georgia $93,887 Indiana $93,440 Wyoming $93,352 Utah $93,216

Iowa $93,157 Kansas $92,690 Louisiana $92,554 North Carolina $92,505 Missouri $92,486 Florida $92,106 Montana $91,902 Nebraska $91,707

Kentucky $91,600 South Carolina $91,210 Tennessee $90,967 Idaho $90,870 New Mexico $90,159 Oklahoma $90,003 Alabama $89,429 South Dakota $88,465

Arkansas $87,940 West Virginia $87,657 Mississippi $86,810

Top Paying Cities for Cytotechnologists

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: $98,135
Little Creek: $98,854
Magnolia: $98,712

Lincoln, DE $98,135 Little Creek, DE $98,854 Magnolia, DE $98,712 Milford, DE $98,385 Marydel, DE $98,546 Millsboro, DE $97,724 Millville, DE $97,874 Milton, DE $98,044

Nassau, DE $98,115 Ocean View, DE $97,858 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,046 Seaford, DE $98,101 Selbyville, DE $97,695 Smyrna, DE $98,922 Viola, DE $98,466 Woodside, DE $98,731

Bear, DE $98,503 Newark, DE $98,466 Claymont, DE $98,668 Delaware City, DE $98,565 Hockessin, DE $98,458 Kirkwood, DE $98,546 Middletown, DE $98,584 Montchanin, DE $98,480

New Castle, DE $98,495 Odessa, DE $98,633 Port Penn, DE $98,699 Rockland, DE $98,490 Saint Georges, DE $98,553 Townsend, DE $98,705 Winterthur, DE $98,501 Lewes, DE $98,082

Wilmington, DE $98,462 Dover, DE $98,854 Dover Afb, DE $98,333 Bethany Beach, DE $97,755 Bethel, DE $97,856 Bridgeville, DE $98,087 Camden Wyoming, DE $98,575 Cheswold, DE $98,822

Clayton, DE $98,825 Dagsboro, DE $97,687 Delmar, DE $97,530 Ellendale, DE $97,826 Felton, DE $98,377 Fenwick Island, DE $97,708 Frankford, DE $97,538 Frederica, DE $98,474

Georgetown, DE $97,650 Greenwood, DE $98,102 Harbeson, DE $97,754 Harrington, DE $98,252 Hartly, DE $98,558 Houston, DE $98,112 Kenton, DE $98,829 Laurel, DE $97,591

Yorklyn, DE $98,487

Cytotechnologist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Cytotechnologist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $108,366. While startup companies pay approximate $92,122.

Cytotechnologist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$92,122
Growth Stage	51~500	$97,302
Established	501~5000	$104,776
Enterprise	5000+	$108,366

Cytotechnologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cytotechnologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Biotechnology, offers compensation 25% above the average. Conversely, Cytotechnologist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Cytotechnologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Cytotechnologist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$123,224	$59.0	25%

Cytotechnologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cytotechnologist'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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$91,539

Average $98,579/year

$107,472

$7,628

Average $8,215/month

$8,956

$1,760

Average $1,896/week

$2,067

$44

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,472	$8,956	$2,067	$52
Average	$98,579	$8,215	$1,896	$47
25th Percentile	$91,539	$7,628	$1,760	$44

Cytotechnologist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Cytotechnologist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chief Medical Technologist role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $102,522 - a projected growth of 4% over your current level.

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