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

A Laboratory Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $63,044, 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,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Supervisor?

Laboratory Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $92,858, California $92,505, Massachusetts $91,272. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Medical Laboratory Supervisor: $102,622; Laboratory Operations Supervisor: $99,022; Laboratory Senior Supervisor: $98,971; Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor: $86,135; General Laboratory Supervisor: $85,646.

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Laboratory Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Supervisor in Delaware is $84,932 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,641
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,531 to $94,725
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,793

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Laboratory Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,725	$7,894	$1,822	$46
Average	$84,932	$7,078	$1,633	$41
25th Percentile	$77,531	$6,461	$1,491	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Supervisor Salaries

A Laboratory 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 Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory 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): $63,044
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

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Coordinator	2-4 years	$63,044
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

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

District of Columbia: $92,858.
California: $92,505.
Massachusetts: $91,272.

District of Columbia $92,858 California $92,505 Massachusetts $91,272 Washington $90,937 New Jersey $90,903 Alaska $90,786 Connecticut $89,629 New York $89,159

Hawaii $87,658 Rhode Island $86,953 Maryland $86,475 Minnesota $85,821 Colorado $85,570 Illinois $85,486 Oregon $85,167 Delaware $84,932

New Hampshire $84,785 Virginia $84,454 Pennsylvania $83,490 Nevada $83,003 North Dakota $82,844 Michigan $82,592 Wisconsin $82,500 Vermont $82,315

Texas $81,804 Maine $81,770 Arizona $81,720 Ohio $81,661 Georgia $80,890 Indiana $80,504 Wyoming $80,428 Utah $80,311

Iowa $80,261 Kansas $79,858 Louisiana $79,741 North Carolina $79,699 Missouri $79,682 Florida $79,355 Montana $79,179 Nebraska $79,011

Kentucky $78,919 South Carolina $78,583 Tennessee $78,374 Idaho $78,290 New Mexico $77,678 Oklahoma $77,543 Alabama $77,049 South Dakota $76,218

Arkansas $75,765 West Virginia $75,522 Mississippi $74,793

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory 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: $87,901
Little Creek: $87,087
Magnolia: $87,448

Lincoln, DE $87,901 Little Creek, DE $87,087 Magnolia, DE $87,448 Milford, DE $87,901 Marydel, DE $86,760 Millsboro, DE $87,901 Millville, DE $88,488 Milton, DE $87,901

Nassau, DE $87,901 Ocean View, DE $88,488 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,488 Seaford, DE $86,978 Selbyville, DE $88,488 Smyrna, DE $86,660 Viola, DE $87,448 Woodside, DE $87,197

Bear, DE $86,022 Newark, DE $86,056 Claymont, DE $86,123 Delaware City, DE $86,056 Hockessin, DE $86,123 Kirkwood, DE $86,056 Middletown, DE $86,484 Montchanin, DE $86,123

New Castle, DE $86,123 Odessa, DE $86,601 Port Penn, DE $85,821 Rockland, DE $86,123 Saint Georges, DE $86,056 Townsend, DE $86,475 Winterthur, DE $86,123 Lewes, DE $87,901

Wilmington, DE $86,123 Dover, DE $87,046 Dover Afb, DE $87,247 Bethany Beach, DE $88,488 Bethel, DE $86,978 Bridgeville, DE $87,901 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,138 Cheswold, DE $86,844

Clayton, DE $86,626 Dagsboro, DE $88,488 Delmar, DE $86,978 Ellendale, DE $87,901 Felton, DE $87,901 Fenwick Island, DE $88,488 Frankford, DE $88,488 Frederica, DE $87,901

Georgetown, DE $87,901 Greenwood, DE $87,901 Harbeson, DE $87,901 Harrington, DE $87,901 Hartly, DE $86,584 Houston, DE $87,901 Kenton, DE $86,626 Laurel, DE $86,978

Yorklyn, DE $86,123

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

Understanding how a Laboratory 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.

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$77,531

Average $84,932/year

$94,725

$6,461

Average $7,078/month

$7,894

$1,491

Average $1,633/week

$1,822

$37

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,725	$7,894	$1,822	$46
Average	$84,932	$7,078	$1,633	$41
25th Percentile	$77,531	$6,461	$1,491	$37

Laboratory Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Laboratory Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Senior Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $100,228 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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