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

A Laboratory Quality Control Manager's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Quality Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $118,594, a Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,437, a Laboratory Quality Control Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $102,230, a Laboratory Quality Control Manager (7+ years)earns $113,279, a Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $132,692,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Quality Control Manager?

Laboratory Quality Control Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Quality Control Manager roles are District of Columbia $123,849, California $123,379, Massachusetts $121,735. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Quality Control Manager roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Quality Control Manager level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager: $131,028; Laboratory Quality Control Analyst IV: $117,107; Laboratory Quality Assurance Manager: $111,900; Laboratory Quality Control Senior Supervisor: $100,948; Laboratory Quality Control Analyst III: $97,505.

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Laboratory Quality Control Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Quality Control Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Quality Control Manager in Delaware is $113,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,450
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,218 to $119,649
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,969

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Laboratory Quality Control Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,649	$9,971	$2,301	$58
Average	$113,279	$9,440	$2,178	$54
25th Percentile	$104,218	$8,685	$2,004	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Quality Control Manager Salaries

A Laboratory Quality Control 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 Quality Control Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Quality Control 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 Quality Control Analyst IV (7+ years): $118,594
Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor (7+ years): $83,437
Laboratory Quality Control Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $102,230
Laboratory Quality Control Manager (7+ years): $113,279
Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager (7+ years): $132,692

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Quality Control Analyst IV	7+ years	$118,594
Laboratory Quality Control Supervisor	7+ years	$83,437
Laboratory Quality Control Senior Supervisor	7+ years	$102,230
Laboratory Quality Control Manager	7+ years	$113,279
Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager	7+ years	$132,692

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

District of Columbia: $123,849.
California: $123,379.
Massachusetts: $121,735.

District of Columbia $123,849 California $123,379 Massachusetts $121,735 Washington $121,288 New Jersey $121,243 Alaska $121,086 Connecticut $119,543 New York $118,916

Hawaii $116,914 Rhode Island $115,974 Maryland $115,337 Minnesota $114,464 Colorado $114,129 Illinois $114,017 Oregon $113,592 Delaware $113,279

New Hampshire $113,082 Virginia $112,641 Pennsylvania $111,355 Nevada $110,706 North Dakota $110,493 Michigan $110,158 Wisconsin $110,035 Vermont $109,789

Texas $109,106 Maine $109,062 Arizona $108,994 Ohio $108,916 Georgia $107,887 Indiana $107,372 Wyoming $107,272 Utah $107,115

Iowa $107,048 Kansas $106,511 Louisiana $106,355 North Carolina $106,299 Missouri $106,276 Florida $105,840 Montana $105,605 Nebraska $105,381

Kentucky $105,258 South Carolina $104,811 Tennessee $104,531 Idaho $104,419 New Mexico $103,603 Oklahoma $103,424 Alabama $102,764 South Dakota $101,657

Arkansas $101,053 West Virginia $100,728 Mississippi $99,755

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Quality Control 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: $117,238
Little Creek: $116,153
Magnolia: $116,634

Lincoln, DE $117,238 Little Creek, DE $116,153 Magnolia, DE $116,634 Milford, DE $117,238 Marydel, DE $115,717 Millsboro, DE $117,238 Millville, DE $118,021 Milton, DE $117,238

Nassau, DE $117,238 Ocean View, DE $118,021 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,021 Seaford, DE $116,008 Selbyville, DE $118,021 Smyrna, DE $115,583 Viola, DE $116,634 Woodside, DE $116,299

Bear, DE $114,733 Newark, DE $114,777 Claymont, DE $114,867 Delaware City, DE $114,777 Hockessin, DE $114,867 Kirkwood, DE $114,777 Middletown, DE $115,348 Montchanin, DE $114,867

New Castle, DE $114,867 Odessa, DE $115,505 Port Penn, DE $114,464 Rockland, DE $114,867 Saint Georges, DE $114,777 Townsend, DE $115,337 Winterthur, DE $114,867 Lewes, DE $117,238

Wilmington, DE $114,867 Dover, DE $116,097 Dover Afb, DE $116,366 Bethany Beach, DE $118,021 Bethel, DE $116,008 Bridgeville, DE $117,238 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,220 Cheswold, DE $115,829

Clayton, DE $115,538 Dagsboro, DE $118,021 Delmar, DE $116,008 Ellendale, DE $117,238 Felton, DE $117,238 Fenwick Island, DE $118,021 Frankford, DE $118,021 Frederica, DE $117,238

Georgetown, DE $117,238 Greenwood, DE $117,238 Harbeson, DE $117,238 Harrington, DE $117,238 Hartly, DE $115,482 Houston, DE $117,238 Kenton, DE $115,538 Laurel, DE $116,008

Yorklyn, DE $114,867

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

Understanding how a Laboratory Quality Control 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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$104,218

Average $113,279/year

$119,649

$8,685

Average $9,440/month

$9,971

$2,004

Average $2,178/week

$2,301

$50

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$119,649	$9,971	$2,301	$58
Average	$113,279	$9,440	$2,178	$54
25th Percentile	$104,218	$8,685	$2,004	$50

Laboratory Quality Control Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Laboratory Quality Control Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $132,692 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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