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

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

How does experience change A Laboratory Manager's salary?

A Laboratory Manager's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $84,932, a Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,228, a Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $122,197, a Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $148,328, a Laboratory Director (5+ years)earns $173,901,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Manager?

Laboratory Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Manager roles are District of Columbia $133,600, California $133,093, Massachusetts $131,320. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Manager roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Manager level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Senior Manager: $146,468; Hospital Laboratory Manager: $123,323; Clinical Laboratory Manager: $120,700; Research Laboratory Manager: $120,670; Assistant Laboratory Manager: $119,641.

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Laboratory Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Manager in Delaware is $122,197 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,474
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,835 to $133,858
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,669

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Laboratory Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,858	$11,155	$2,574	$64
Average	$122,197	$10,183	$2,350	$59
25th Percentile	$108,835	$9,070	$2,093	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Manager Salaries

A Laboratory Manager'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 Laboratory Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Manager'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:

Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years): $84,932
Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,228
Laboratory Manager (5+ years): $122,197
Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years): $148,328
Laboratory Director (5+ years): $173,901

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Supervisor	4+ years	$84,932
Laboratory Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$100,228
Laboratory Manager	5+ years	$122,197
Laboratory Senior Manager	5+ years	$148,328
Laboratory Director	5+ years	$173,901

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How Do Laboratory Manager 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 Laboratory Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $133,600.
California: $133,093.
Massachusetts: $131,320.

District of Columbia $133,600 California $133,093 Massachusetts $131,320 Washington $130,837 New Jersey $130,789 Alaska $130,620 Connecticut $128,955 New York $128,279

Hawaii $126,119 Rhode Island $125,105 Maryland $124,418 Minnesota $123,476 Colorado $123,114 Illinois $122,994 Oregon $122,535 Delaware $122,197

New Hampshire $121,985 Virginia $121,510 Pennsylvania $120,122 Nevada $119,422 North Dakota $119,193 Michigan $118,831 Wisconsin $118,698 Vermont $118,433

Texas $117,697 Maine $117,648 Arizona $117,576 Ohio $117,492 Georgia $116,381 Indiana $115,826 Wyoming $115,718 Utah $115,549

Iowa $115,476 Kansas $114,897 Louisiana $114,728 North Carolina $114,668 Missouri $114,644 Florida $114,173 Montana $113,920 Nebraska $113,678

Kentucky $113,546 South Carolina $113,063 Tennessee $112,761 Idaho $112,641 New Mexico $111,760 Oklahoma $111,567 Alabama $110,855 South Dakota $109,660

Arkansas $109,009 West Virginia $108,659 Mississippi $107,609

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Managers

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: $126,469
Little Creek: $125,299
Magnolia: $125,817

Lincoln, DE $126,469 Little Creek, DE $125,299 Magnolia, DE $125,817 Milford, DE $126,469 Marydel, DE $124,828 Millsboro, DE $126,469 Millville, DE $127,314 Milton, DE $126,469

Nassau, DE $126,469 Ocean View, DE $127,314 Rehoboth Beach, DE $127,314 Seaford, DE $125,142 Selbyville, DE $127,314 Smyrna, DE $124,683 Viola, DE $125,817 Woodside, DE $125,455

Bear, DE $123,766 Newark, DE $123,814 Claymont, DE $123,911 Delaware City, DE $123,814 Hockessin, DE $123,911 Kirkwood, DE $123,814 Middletown, DE $124,430 Montchanin, DE $123,911

New Castle, DE $123,911 Odessa, DE $124,599 Port Penn, DE $123,476 Rockland, DE $123,911 Saint Georges, DE $123,814 Townsend, DE $124,418 Winterthur, DE $123,911 Lewes, DE $126,469

Wilmington, DE $123,911 Dover, DE $125,238 Dover Afb, DE $125,528 Bethany Beach, DE $127,314 Bethel, DE $125,142 Bridgeville, DE $126,469 Camden Wyoming, DE $125,371 Cheswold, DE $124,949

Clayton, DE $124,635 Dagsboro, DE $127,314 Delmar, DE $125,142 Ellendale, DE $126,469 Felton, DE $126,469 Fenwick Island, DE $127,314 Frankford, DE $127,314 Frederica, DE $126,469

Georgetown, DE $126,469 Greenwood, DE $126,469 Harbeson, DE $126,469 Harrington, DE $126,469 Hartly, DE $124,575 Houston, DE $126,469 Kenton, DE $124,635 Laurel, DE $125,142

Yorklyn, DE $123,911

Laboratory Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Manager'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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$108,835

Average $122,197/year

$133,858

$9,070

Average $10,183/month

$11,155

$2,093

Average $2,350/week

$2,574

$52

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,858	$11,155	$2,574	$64
Average	$122,197	$10,183	$2,350	$59
25th Percentile	$108,835	$9,070	$2,093	$52

Laboratory Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Laboratory Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $148,328 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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