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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Materials Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Materials Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Materials Technician's salary?

A Materials Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $44,004 for beginners, reaching about $46,550 at mid-level, and approach $47,843 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Technician?

Materials Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Technician roles are District of Columbia $48,697, California $48,512, Massachusetts $47,865. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Technician roles make?

Salaries for Materials Technician level roles vary by specialization: Materials Handling Technician: $100,953; Hazardous Materials Technician IV: $91,200; Materials Management Technician: $75,366; Materials Lab Technician: $75,013; Hazardous Materials Technician III: $72,600.

Materials Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Materials Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Technician in Delaware is $44,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,456
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,028 to $49,207
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,009

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Materials Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,207	$4,101	$946	$24
Average	$44,540	$3,712	$857	$21
25th Percentile	$39,028	$3,252	$751	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Technician Salaries

A Materials Technician'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 Materials Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Technician'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): $44,004
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,153
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,550
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,484
Expert (over 8 years): $47,843

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Materials Technician	$44,004
Intermediate Level Materials Technician	$45,153
Senior Level Materials Technician	$46,550
Specialist Level Materials Technician	$47,484
Expert Level Materials Technician	$47,843

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How Do Materials Technician 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 Materials Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $48,697.
California: $48,512.
Massachusetts: $47,865.

District of Columbia $48,697 California $48,512 Massachusetts $47,865 Washington $47,689 New Jersey $47,672 Alaska $47,610 Connecticut $47,003 New York $46,757

Hawaii $45,970 Rhode Island $45,600 Maryland $45,350 Minnesota $45,006 Colorado $44,875 Illinois $44,831 Oregon $44,663 Delaware $44,540

New Hampshire $44,463 Virginia $44,290 Pennsylvania $43,784 Nevada $43,529 North Dakota $43,445 Michigan $43,313 Wisconsin $43,265 Vermont $43,168

Texas $42,900 Maine $42,882 Arizona $42,856 Ohio $42,825 Georgia $42,420 Indiana $42,218 Wyoming $42,178 Utah $42,117

Iowa $42,090 Kansas $41,879 Louisiana $41,818 North Carolina $41,796 Missouri $41,787 Florida $41,615 Montana $41,523 Nebraska $41,435

Kentucky $41,387 South Carolina $41,211 Tennessee $41,101 Idaho $41,057 New Mexico $40,736 Oklahoma $40,665 Alabama $40,406 South Dakota $39,971

Arkansas $39,733 West Virginia $39,606 Mississippi $39,223

Top Paying Cities for Materials Technicians

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: $44,340
Little Creek: $44,664
Magnolia: $44,600

Lincoln, DE $44,340 Little Creek, DE $44,664 Magnolia, DE $44,600 Milford, DE $44,452 Marydel, DE $44,525 Millsboro, DE $44,154 Millville, DE $44,222 Milton, DE $44,298

Nassau, DE $44,330 Ocean View, DE $44,214 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,299 Seaford, DE $44,324 Selbyville, DE $44,141 Smyrna, DE $44,695 Viola, DE $44,489 Woodside, DE $44,609

Bear, DE $44,506 Newark, DE $44,489 Claymont, DE $44,580 Delaware City, DE $44,534 Hockessin, DE $44,485 Kirkwood, DE $44,525 Middletown, DE $44,542 Montchanin, DE $44,495

New Castle, DE $44,502 Odessa, DE $44,564 Port Penn, DE $44,594 Rockland, DE $44,500 Saint Georges, DE $44,528 Townsend, DE $44,597 Winterthur, DE $44,505 Lewes, DE $44,316

Wilmington, DE $44,487 Dover, DE $44,664 Dover Afb, DE $44,429 Bethany Beach, DE $44,168 Bethel, DE $44,213 Bridgeville, DE $44,318 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,539 Cheswold, DE $44,650

Clayton, DE $44,651 Dagsboro, DE $44,137 Delmar, DE $44,066 Ellendale, DE $44,200 Felton, DE $44,449 Fenwick Island, DE $44,147 Frankford, DE $44,070 Frederica, DE $44,493

Georgetown, DE $44,120 Greenwood, DE $44,325 Harbeson, DE $44,167 Harrington, DE $44,392 Hartly, DE $44,531 Houston, DE $44,329 Kenton, DE $44,653 Laurel, DE $44,094

Yorklyn, DE $44,498

Materials Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Materials Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Materials Technician positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Materials Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Materials Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$53,448	$26.0	20%

Materials Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Technician'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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$39,028

Average $44,540/year

$49,207

$3,252

Average $3,712/month

$4,101

$751

Average $857/week

$946

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,207	$4,101	$946	$24
Average	$44,540	$3,712	$857	$21
25th Percentile	$39,028	$3,252	$751	$19

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