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

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

How does experience change A Cqa's salary?

A Cqa's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $44,418, a Cqa (1-3 years)earns $51,346, a Laboratory Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $70,538, a Laboratory Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $83,263, a Laboratory Supervisor (7+ years)earns $82,766,

What are the highest paying states for a Cqa?

Cqa salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cqa roles are District of Columbia $55,239, California $55,029, Massachusetts $54,296. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Cqa Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cqa make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cqa in Delaware is $50,524 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,235
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,579 to $54,560
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,987

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Cqa Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,560	$4,547	$1,049	$26
Average	$50,524	$4,210	$972	$24
25th Percentile	$46,579	$3,882	$896	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Cqa Salaries

A Cqa'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.

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Cqa	$44,418
Cqa Level Cqa	$51,346
Laborator... Level Cqa	$70,538
Laborator... Level Cqa	$83,263
Laborator... Level Cqa	$82,766

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

District of Columbia: $55,239.
California: $55,029.
Massachusetts: $54,296.

District of Columbia $55,239 California $55,029 Massachusetts $54,296 Washington $54,096 New Jersey $54,077 Alaska $54,007 Connecticut $53,318 New York $53,039

Hawaii $52,146 Rhode Island $51,727 Maryland $51,442 Minnesota $51,053 Colorado $50,903 Illinois $50,854 Oregon $50,664 Delaware $50,524

New Hampshire $50,437 Virginia $50,240 Pennsylvania $49,666 Nevada $49,377 North Dakota $49,282 Michigan $49,132 Wisconsin $49,077 Vermont $48,968

Texas $48,663 Maine $48,643 Arizona $48,613 Ohio $48,579 Georgia $48,120 Indiana $47,890 Wyoming $47,845 Utah $47,775

Iowa $47,745 Kansas $47,506 Louisiana $47,436 North Carolina $47,411 Missouri $47,401 Florida $47,207 Montana $47,102 Nebraska $47,002

Kentucky $46,947 South Carolina $46,748 Tennessee $46,623 Idaho $46,573 New Mexico $46,209 Oklahoma $46,129 Alabama $45,835 South Dakota $45,341

Arkansas $45,071 West Virginia $44,927 Mississippi $44,493

Top Paying Cities for Cqas

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: $52,290
Little Creek: $51,807
Magnolia: $52,021

Lincoln, DE $52,290 Little Creek, DE $51,807 Magnolia, DE $52,021 Milford, DE $52,290 Marydel, DE $51,612 Millsboro, DE $52,290 Millville, DE $52,640 Milton, DE $52,290

Nassau, DE $52,290 Ocean View, DE $52,640 Rehoboth Beach, DE $52,640 Seaford, DE $51,742 Selbyville, DE $52,640 Smyrna, DE $51,552 Viola, DE $52,021 Woodside, DE $51,871

Bear, DE $51,173 Newark, DE $51,193 Claymont, DE $51,233 Delaware City, DE $51,193 Hockessin, DE $51,233 Kirkwood, DE $51,193 Middletown, DE $51,447 Montchanin, DE $51,233

New Castle, DE $51,233 Odessa, DE $51,517 Port Penn, DE $51,053 Rockland, DE $51,233 Saint Georges, DE $51,193 Townsend, DE $51,442 Winterthur, DE $51,233 Lewes, DE $52,290

Wilmington, DE $51,233 Dover, DE $51,782 Dover Afb, DE $51,901 Bethany Beach, DE $52,640 Bethel, DE $51,742 Bridgeville, DE $52,290 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,836 Cheswold, DE $51,662

Clayton, DE $51,532 Dagsboro, DE $52,640 Delmar, DE $51,742 Ellendale, DE $52,290 Felton, DE $52,290 Fenwick Island, DE $52,640 Frankford, DE $52,640 Frederica, DE $52,290

Georgetown, DE $52,290 Greenwood, DE $52,290 Harbeson, DE $52,290 Harrington, DE $52,290 Hartly, DE $51,507 Houston, DE $52,290 Kenton, DE $51,532 Laurel, DE $51,742

Yorklyn, DE $51,233

Cqa Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cqa'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 April 01, 2026

$46,579

Average $50,524/year

$54,560

$3,882

Average $4,210/month

$4,547

$896

Average $972/week

$1,049

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,560	$4,547	$1,049	$26
Average	$50,524	$4,210	$972	$24
25th Percentile	$46,579	$3,882	$896	$22

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