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

A Laboratory Specimen Processor's salary grows with experience: a Phlebotomist (0-0 years)earns $43,137, a Hospital Lab Clerk (0-1 years)earns $44,322, a Laboratory Specimen Processor (1-3 years)earns $49,581, a Medical Lab Technician II (3-5 years)earns $57,786,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Specimen Processor?

Laboratory Specimen Processor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Specimen Processor roles are District of Columbia $52,932, California $52,732, Massachusetts $52,029. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Specimen Processor roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Specimen Processor level roles vary by specialization: Specimen Processing Specialist: $75,125; Laboratory Processor: $67,807; Specimen Accessioner: $53,028; Specimen Prep Tech: $49,594; Specimen Processing Specialist Laboratory: $47,924.

Laboratory Specimen Processor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Specimen Processor make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Specimen Processor in Delaware is $48,415 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,235
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,817 to $54,079
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,721

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Laboratory Specimen Processor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,079	$4,507	$1,040	$26
Average	$48,415	$4,035	$931	$23
25th Percentile	$42,817	$3,568	$823	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Specimen Processor Salaries

A Laboratory Specimen Processor'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 Laboratory Specimen Processor 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 Specimen Processors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,932.
California: $52,732.
Massachusetts: $52,029.

District of Columbia $52,932 California $52,732 Massachusetts $52,029 Washington $51,838 New Jersey $51,818 Alaska $51,752 Connecticut $51,092 New York $50,824

Hawaii $49,968 Rhode Island $49,567 Maryland $49,294 Minnesota $48,921 Colorado $48,778 Illinois $48,730 Oregon $48,548 Delaware $48,415

New Hampshire $48,330 Virginia $48,142 Pennsylvania $47,592 Nevada $47,315 North Dakota $47,224 Michigan $47,081 Wisconsin $47,028 Vermont $46,923

Texas $46,631 Maine $46,612 Arizona $46,584 Ohio $46,550 Georgia $46,110 Indiana $45,890 Wyoming $45,847 Utah $45,780

Iowa $45,752 Kansas $45,522 Louisiana $45,455 North Carolina $45,431 Missouri $45,422 Florida $45,235 Montana $45,135 Nebraska $45,039

Kentucky $44,987 South Carolina $44,796 Tennessee $44,676 Idaho $44,628 New Mexico $44,279 Oklahoma $44,203 Alabama $43,921 South Dakota $43,447

Arkansas $43,189 West Virginia $43,051 Mississippi $42,635

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Specimen Processors

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: $50,107
Little Creek: $49,643
Magnolia: $49,849

Lincoln, DE $50,107 Little Creek, DE $49,643 Magnolia, DE $49,849 Milford, DE $50,107 Marydel, DE $49,457 Millsboro, DE $50,107 Millville, DE $50,442 Milton, DE $50,107

Nassau, DE $50,107 Ocean View, DE $50,442 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,442 Seaford, DE $49,581 Selbyville, DE $50,442 Smyrna, DE $49,399 Viola, DE $49,849 Woodside, DE $49,705

Bear, DE $49,036 Newark, DE $49,055 Claymont, DE $49,093 Delaware City, DE $49,055 Hockessin, DE $49,093 Kirkwood, DE $49,055 Middletown, DE $49,299 Montchanin, DE $49,093

New Castle, DE $49,093 Odessa, DE $49,366 Port Penn, DE $48,921 Rockland, DE $49,093 Saint Georges, DE $49,055 Townsend, DE $49,294 Winterthur, DE $49,093 Lewes, DE $50,107

Wilmington, DE $49,093 Dover, DE $49,619 Dover Afb, DE $49,734 Bethany Beach, DE $50,442 Bethel, DE $49,581 Bridgeville, DE $50,107 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,672 Cheswold, DE $49,505

Clayton, DE $49,380 Dagsboro, DE $50,442 Delmar, DE $49,581 Ellendale, DE $50,107 Felton, DE $50,107 Fenwick Island, DE $50,442 Frankford, DE $50,442 Frederica, DE $50,107

Georgetown, DE $50,107 Greenwood, DE $50,107 Harbeson, DE $50,107 Harrington, DE $50,107 Hartly, DE $49,356 Houston, DE $50,107 Kenton, DE $49,380 Laurel, DE $49,581

Yorklyn, DE $49,093

Laboratory Specimen Processor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Specimen Processor'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 February 01, 2026

$42,817

Average $48,415/year

$54,079

$3,568

Average $4,035/month

$4,507

$823

Average $931/week

$1,040

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,079	$4,507	$1,040	$26
Average	$48,415	$4,035	$931	$23
25th Percentile	$42,817	$3,568	$823	$21

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