What are the main factors that influence a Sample Maker's salary?

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

How does experience change a Sample Maker's salary?

A Sample Maker's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,175 for beginners, reaching about $51,749 at mid-level, and approach $53,337 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Sample Maker?

Sample Maker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sample Maker roles are District of Columbia $54,938, California $54,730, Massachusetts $54,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sample Maker roles make?

Salaries for Sample Maker level roles vary by specialization: Sample Technician: $69,105; Sample Coordinator: $64,874; Sample Builder, Sr.: $63,900; Sample Maker, Sr.: $63,842; Sample Processing Technician: $52,410.

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Sample Maker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Sample Maker make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sample Maker in Delaware is $50,249 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,540
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,933 to $56,159
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,182

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Sample Maker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,159	$4,680	$1,080	$27
Average	$50,249	$4,187	$966	$24
25th Percentile	$43,933	$3,661	$845	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Sample Maker Salaries

A Sample Maker'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 Sample Maker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sample Maker'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): $48,175
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,306
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,749
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,160
Expert (over 8 years): $53,337

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Sample Maker	$48,175
Intermediate Level Sample Maker	$49,306
Senior Level Sample Maker	$51,749
Specialist Level Sample Maker	$53,160
Expert Level Sample Maker	$53,337

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How Do Sample Maker 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 Sample Makers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,938.
California: $54,730.
Massachusetts: $54,000.

District of Columbia $54,938 California $54,730 Massachusetts $54,000 Washington $53,802 New Jersey $53,782 Alaska $53,713 Connecticut $53,028 New York $52,750

Hawaii $51,862 Rhode Island $51,445 Maryland $51,162 Minnesota $50,775 Colorado $50,626 Illinois $50,577 Oregon $50,388 Delaware $50,249

New Hampshire $50,162 Virginia $49,966 Pennsylvania $49,396 Nevada $49,108 North Dakota $49,014 Michigan $48,865 Wisconsin $48,810 Vermont $48,701

Texas $48,398 Maine $48,379 Arizona $48,349 Ohio $48,314 Georgia $47,858 Indiana $47,629 Wyoming $47,585 Utah $47,515

Iowa $47,485 Kansas $47,247 Louisiana $47,178 North Carolina $47,153 Missouri $47,143 Florida $46,949 Montana $46,845 Nebraska $46,746

Kentucky $46,691 South Carolina $46,493 Tennessee $46,369 Idaho $46,319 New Mexico $45,957 Oklahoma $45,878 Alabama $45,585 South Dakota $45,094

Arkansas $44,826 West Virginia $44,682 Mississippi $44,250

Top Paying Cities for Sample Makers

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: $52,006
Little Creek: $51,524
Magnolia: $51,738

Lincoln, DE $52,006 Little Creek, DE $51,524 Magnolia, DE $51,738 Milford, DE $52,006 Marydel, DE $51,331 Millsboro, DE $52,006 Millville, DE $52,353 Milton, DE $52,006

Nassau, DE $52,006 Ocean View, DE $52,353 Rehoboth Beach, DE $52,353 Seaford, DE $51,460 Selbyville, DE $52,353 Smyrna, DE $51,271 Viola, DE $51,738 Woodside, DE $51,589

Bear, DE $50,894 Newark, DE $50,914 Claymont, DE $50,954 Delaware City, DE $50,914 Hockessin, DE $50,954 Kirkwood, DE $50,914 Middletown, DE $51,167 Montchanin, DE $50,954

New Castle, DE $50,954 Odessa, DE $51,237 Port Penn, DE $50,775 Rockland, DE $50,954 Saint Georges, DE $50,914 Townsend, DE $51,162 Winterthur, DE $50,954 Lewes, DE $52,006

Wilmington, DE $50,954 Dover, DE $51,500 Dover Afb, DE $51,619 Bethany Beach, DE $52,353 Bethel, DE $51,460 Bridgeville, DE $52,006 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,554 Cheswold, DE $51,380

Clayton, DE $51,251 Dagsboro, DE $52,353 Delmar, DE $51,460 Ellendale, DE $52,006 Felton, DE $52,006 Fenwick Island, DE $52,353 Frankford, DE $52,353 Frederica, DE $52,006

Georgetown, DE $52,006 Greenwood, DE $52,006 Harbeson, DE $52,006 Harrington, DE $52,006 Hartly, DE $51,227 Houston, DE $52,006 Kenton, DE $51,251 Laurel, DE $51,460

Yorklyn, DE $50,954

Sample Maker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sample Maker'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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$43,933

Average $50,249/year

$56,159

$3,661

Average $4,187/month

$4,680

$845

Average $966/week

$1,080

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,159	$4,680	$1,080	$27
Average	$50,249	$4,187	$966	$24
25th Percentile	$43,933	$3,661	$845	$21

Sample Maker Salary Growth & Career Path

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Sample Maker Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Manager of Fashion Design	$130,237	159%
Sample Maker, Sr.	$64,653	29%

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