What are the main factors that influence a Lab Operations Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lab Operations Associate's salary?

A Lab Operations Associate's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Assistant I (0-2 years)earns $59,454, a Lab Operations Associate (2-4 years)earns $71,862, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $90,044, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $111,564,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Operations Associate?

Lab Operations Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Operations Associate roles are District of Columbia $76,104, California $75,815, Massachusetts $74,805. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Operations Associate roles make?

Salaries for Lab Operations Associate level roles vary by specialization: Lab Operations Director: $171,733; Director Of Lab Operations: $168,181; Lab Operations Manager: $120,683; Lab Operations Support Technician IV: $84,400; Lab Operations Supervisor: $83,883.

Lab Operations Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lab Operations Associate make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Operations Associate in Delaware is $69,609 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,450
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,791 to $76,330
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,942

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Lab Operations Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,330	$6,361	$1,468	$37
Average	$69,609	$5,801	$1,339	$33
25th Percentile	$58,791	$4,899	$1,131	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Operations Associate Salaries

A Lab Operations Associate'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 Do Lab Operations Associate 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 Lab Operations Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,104.
California: $75,815.
Massachusetts: $74,805.

District of Columbia $76,104 California $75,815 Massachusetts $74,805 Washington $74,530 New Jersey $74,503 Alaska $74,406 Connecticut $73,458 New York $73,073

Hawaii $71,842 Rhode Island $71,265 Maryland $70,873 Minnesota $70,337 Colorado $70,131 Illinois $70,062 Oregon $69,801 Delaware $69,609

New Hampshire $69,488 Virginia $69,217 Pennsylvania $68,426 Nevada $68,028 North Dakota $67,897 Michigan $67,691 Wisconsin $67,615 Vermont $67,464

Texas $67,045 Maine $67,017 Arizona $66,976 Ohio $66,928 Georgia $66,295 Indiana $65,979 Wyoming $65,917 Utah $65,821

Iowa $65,780 Kansas $65,450 Louisiana $65,354 North Carolina $65,319 Missouri $65,306 Florida $65,038 Montana $64,893 Nebraska $64,756

Kentucky $64,680 South Carolina $64,405 Tennessee $64,233 Idaho $64,165 New Mexico $63,663 Oklahoma $63,553 Alabama $63,147 South Dakota $62,467

Arkansas $62,096 West Virginia $61,896 Mississippi $61,298

Top Paying Cities for Lab Operations Associates

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: $72,042
Little Creek: $71,375
Magnolia: $71,671

Lincoln, DE $72,042 Little Creek, DE $71,375 Magnolia, DE $71,671 Milford, DE $72,042 Marydel, DE $71,107 Millsboro, DE $72,042 Millville, DE $72,523 Milton, DE $72,042

Nassau, DE $72,042 Ocean View, DE $72,523 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,523 Seaford, DE $71,286 Selbyville, DE $72,523 Smyrna, DE $71,024 Viola, DE $71,671 Woodside, DE $71,464

Bear, DE $70,502 Newark, DE $70,530 Claymont, DE $70,585 Delaware City, DE $70,530 Hockessin, DE $70,585 Kirkwood, DE $70,530 Middletown, DE $70,880 Montchanin, DE $70,585

New Castle, DE $70,585 Odessa, DE $70,976 Port Penn, DE $70,337 Rockland, DE $70,585 Saint Georges, DE $70,530 Townsend, DE $70,873 Winterthur, DE $70,585 Lewes, DE $72,042

Wilmington, DE $70,585 Dover, DE $71,341 Dover Afb, DE $71,506 Bethany Beach, DE $72,523 Bethel, DE $71,286 Bridgeville, DE $72,042 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,416 Cheswold, DE $71,176

Clayton, DE $70,997 Dagsboro, DE $72,523 Delmar, DE $71,286 Ellendale, DE $72,042 Felton, DE $72,042 Fenwick Island, DE $72,523 Frankford, DE $72,523 Frederica, DE $72,042

Georgetown, DE $72,042 Greenwood, DE $72,042 Harbeson, DE $72,042 Harrington, DE $72,042 Hartly, DE $70,963 Houston, DE $72,042 Kenton, DE $70,997 Laurel, DE $71,286

Yorklyn, DE $70,585

Lab Operations Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Operations Associate'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

$58,791

Average $69,609/year

$76,330

$4,899

Average $5,801/month

$6,361

$1,131

Average $1,339/week

$1,468

$28

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,330	$6,361	$1,468	$37
Average	$69,609	$5,801	$1,339	$33
25th Percentile	$58,791	$4,899	$1,131	$28

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