What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Senior Supervisor'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 Laboratory Senior Supervisor?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Laboratory Senior Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A Laboratory Senior Supervisor's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Senior Supervisor?

Laboratory Senior Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Senior Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $109,593, California $109,177, Massachusetts $107,722. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Senior Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Senior Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Quality Assurance Senior Supervisor: $101,000; Laboratory Quality Control Senior Supervisor: $100,971; Clinical Laboratory Senior Supervisor: $99,000; Research Laboratory Senior Supervisor: $98,990; Senior Laboratory Assistant: $87,760.

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Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Senior Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Senior Supervisor in Delaware is $100,239 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,364
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,423 to $110,250
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,486

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Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,250	$9,187	$2,120	$53
Average	$100,239	$8,353	$1,928	$48
25th Percentile	$90,423	$7,535	$1,739	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salaries

A Laboratory Senior Supervisor'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 Senior Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Senior Supervisor'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 Coordinator (2-4 years): $63,063
Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years): $84,944
Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,239
Laboratory Manager (5+ years): $122,235
Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years): $148,366

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

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How Do Laboratory Senior Supervisor 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 Senior Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,593.
California: $109,177.
Massachusetts: $107,722.

District of Columbia $109,593 California $109,177 Massachusetts $107,722 Washington $107,326 New Jersey $107,287 Alaska $107,148 Connecticut $105,782 New York $105,228

Hawaii $103,456 Rhode Island $102,625 Maryland $102,060 Minnesota $101,288 Colorado $100,991 Illinois $100,892 Oregon $100,516 Delaware $100,239

New Hampshire $100,065 Virginia $99,675 Pennsylvania $98,537 Nevada $97,962 North Dakota $97,774 Michigan $97,477 Wisconsin $97,369 Vermont $97,151

Texas $96,547 Maine $96,507 Arizona $96,448 Ohio $96,379 Georgia $95,468 Indiana $95,013 Wyoming $94,924 Utah $94,785

Iowa $94,726 Kansas $94,251 Louisiana $94,112 North Carolina $94,063 Missouri $94,043 Florida $93,657 Montana $93,449 Nebraska $93,251

Kentucky $93,142 South Carolina $92,746 Tennessee $92,499 Idaho $92,400 New Mexico $91,677 Oklahoma $91,519 Alabama $90,935 South Dakota $89,955

Arkansas $89,420 West Virginia $89,133 Mississippi $88,272

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Senior Supervisors

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: $99,788
Little Creek: $100,518
Magnolia: $100,374

Lincoln, DE $99,788 Little Creek, DE $100,518 Magnolia, DE $100,374 Milford, DE $100,041 Marydel, DE $100,205 Millsboro, DE $99,369 Millville, DE $99,522 Milton, DE $99,695

Nassau, DE $99,767 Ocean View, DE $99,506 Rehoboth Beach, DE $99,697 Seaford, DE $99,753 Selbyville, DE $99,340 Smyrna, DE $100,587 Viola, DE $100,124 Woodside, DE $100,393

Bear, DE $100,162 Newark, DE $100,124 Claymont, DE $100,329 Delaware City, DE $100,224 Hockessin, DE $100,115 Kirkwood, DE $100,205 Middletown, DE $100,244 Montchanin, DE $100,138

New Castle, DE $100,153 Odessa, DE $100,294 Port Penn, DE $100,361 Rockland, DE $100,148 Saint Georges, DE $100,212 Townsend, DE $100,367 Winterthur, DE $100,160 Lewes, DE $99,733

Wilmington, DE $100,120 Dover, DE $100,518 Dover Afb, DE $99,989 Bethany Beach, DE $99,401 Bethel, DE $99,504 Bridgeville, DE $99,738 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,235 Cheswold, DE $100,486

Clayton, DE $100,489 Dagsboro, DE $99,331 Delmar, DE $99,172 Ellendale, DE $99,473 Felton, DE $100,033 Fenwick Island, DE $99,353 Frankford, DE $99,180 Frederica, DE $100,132

Georgetown, DE $99,294 Greenwood, DE $99,754 Harbeson, DE $99,400 Harrington, DE $99,906 Hartly, DE $100,217 Houston, DE $99,764 Kenton, DE $100,493 Laurel, DE $99,234

Yorklyn, DE $100,145

Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Laboratory Senior Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $112,117. While startup companies pay approximate $94,817.

Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$94,817
Growth Stage	51~500	$100,284
Established	501~5000	$108,270
Enterprise	5000+	$112,117

Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Senior Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Senior Supervisor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Senior Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Senior Supervisor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$125,299	$60.0	25%
Financial Services	$120,287	$58.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$115,275	$55.0	15%
Internet	$115,275	$55.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$115,275	$55.0	15%

Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Senior Supervisor'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$90,423

Average $100,239/year

$110,250

$7,535

Average $8,353/month

$9,187

$1,739

Average $1,928/week

$2,120

$43

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,250	$9,187	$2,120	$53
Average	$100,239	$8,353	$1,928	$48
25th Percentile	$90,423	$7,535	$1,739	$43

Laboratory Senior Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Laboratory Senior Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $122,235 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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