What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Lab Director's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Lab Director's salary?

An Assistant Lab Director's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $84,898, a Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,188, a Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $122,149, a Assistant Lab Director (5+ years)earns $148,269, a Laboratory Director (5+ years)earns $173,831,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Lab Director?

Assistant Lab Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Lab Director roles are District of Columbia $163,377, California $162,758, Massachusetts $160,588. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Lab Director roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Lab Director level roles vary by specialization: Lab Operations Director: $171,733; Director Of Lab Operations: $168,181; Clinical Lab Director: $149,242; Medical Lab Director: $144,867; Lab Director: $144,488.

Assistant Lab Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Lab Director make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Lab Director in Delaware is $149,433 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

However, an Assistant Lab Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,678
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,828 to $165,265
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,263

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Assistant Lab Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,265	$13,772	$3,178	$79
Average	$149,433	$12,453	$2,874	$72
25th Percentile	$137,828	$11,486	$2,651	$66

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Lab Director Salaries

An Assistant Lab Director'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 Assistant Lab Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Lab Director'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): $84,898
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,188
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,149
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,269
Expert (over 8 years): $173,831

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Assistant Lab Director	$84,898
Laborator... Level Assistant Lab Director	$100,188
Laborator... Level Assistant Lab Director	$122,149
Assistant... Level Assistant Lab Director	$148,269
Laborator... Level Assistant Lab Director	$173,831

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How Do Assistant Lab Director 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 Assistant Lab Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $163,377.
California: $162,758.
Massachusetts: $160,588.

District of Columbia $163,377 California $162,758 Massachusetts $160,588 Washington $159,998 New Jersey $159,939 Alaska $159,733 Connecticut $157,696 New York $156,870

Hawaii $154,229 Rhode Island $152,989 Maryland $152,148 Minnesota $150,997 Colorado $150,554 Illinois $150,407 Oregon $149,846 Delaware $149,433

New Hampshire $149,173 Virginia $148,592 Pennsylvania $146,895 Nevada $146,039 North Dakota $145,759 Michigan $145,316 Wisconsin $145,154 Vermont $144,829

Texas $143,929 Maine $143,870 Arizona $143,781 Ohio $143,678 Georgia $142,321 Indiana $141,642 Wyoming $141,509 Utah $141,302

Iowa $141,214 Kansas $140,506 Louisiana $140,299 North Carolina $140,225 Missouri $140,196 Florida $139,620 Montana $139,310 Nebraska $139,015

Kentucky $138,853 South Carolina $138,263 Tennessee $137,894 Idaho $137,746 New Mexico $136,669 Oklahoma $136,433 Alabama $135,562 South Dakota $134,102

Arkansas $133,305 West Virginia $132,877 Mississippi $131,593

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Lab Directors

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: $154,657
Little Creek: $153,225
Magnolia: $153,860

Lincoln, DE $154,657 Little Creek, DE $153,225 Magnolia, DE $153,860 Milford, DE $154,657 Marydel, DE $152,650 Millsboro, DE $154,657 Millville, DE $155,690 Milton, DE $154,657

Nassau, DE $154,657 Ocean View, DE $155,690 Rehoboth Beach, DE $155,690 Seaford, DE $153,033 Selbyville, DE $155,690 Smyrna, DE $152,473 Viola, DE $153,860 Woodside, DE $153,417

Bear, DE $151,351 Newark, DE $151,410 Claymont, DE $151,528 Delaware City, DE $151,410 Hockessin, DE $151,528 Kirkwood, DE $151,410 Middletown, DE $152,163 Montchanin, DE $151,528

New Castle, DE $151,528 Odessa, DE $152,369 Port Penn, DE $150,997 Rockland, DE $151,528 Saint Georges, DE $151,410 Townsend, DE $152,148 Winterthur, DE $151,528 Lewes, DE $154,657

Wilmington, DE $151,528 Dover, DE $153,151 Dover Afb, DE $153,506 Bethany Beach, DE $155,690 Bethel, DE $153,033 Bridgeville, DE $154,657 Camden Wyoming, DE $153,314 Cheswold, DE $152,797

Clayton, DE $152,414 Dagsboro, DE $155,690 Delmar, DE $153,033 Ellendale, DE $154,657 Felton, DE $154,657 Fenwick Island, DE $155,690 Frankford, DE $155,690 Frederica, DE $154,657

Georgetown, DE $154,657 Greenwood, DE $154,657 Harbeson, DE $154,657 Harrington, DE $154,657 Hartly, DE $152,340 Houston, DE $154,657 Kenton, DE $152,414 Laurel, DE $153,033

Yorklyn, DE $151,528

Assistant Lab Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Lab Director'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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$137,828

Average $149,433/year

$165,265

$11,486

Average $12,453/month

$13,772

$2,651

Average $2,874/week

$3,178

$66

Average $72/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,265	$13,772	$3,178	$79
Average	$149,433	$12,453	$2,874	$72
25th Percentile	$137,828	$11,486	$2,651	$66

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