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

A Lab Technician's salary grows with experience: a Phlebotomist (0-0 years)earns $40,739, a Hospital Lab Clerk (0-1 years)earns $41,850, a Lab Technician (1-3 years)earns $46,813, a Medical Lab Technician II (3-5 years)earns $54,563,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Technician?

Lab Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Technician roles are District of Columbia $51,656, California $51,460, Massachusetts $50,774. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Technician roles make?

Salaries for Lab Technician level roles vary by specialization: Microbiologist Lab Technician: $87,848; Microbiology Lab Technician: $73,583; Cardiac Catheterization Lab Technician: $70,012; Sleep Lab Technician: $65,820; Biology Lab Technician: $64,292.

Lab Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lab Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Technician in Delaware is $47,247 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,511
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,340 to $53,143
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,872

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Lab Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,143	$4,429	$1,022	$26
Average	$47,247	$3,937	$909	$23
25th Percentile	$42,340	$3,528	$814	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Technician Salaries

A Lab 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 Do Lab 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 Lab Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,656.
California: $51,460.
Massachusetts: $50,774.

District of Columbia $51,656 California $51,460 Massachusetts $50,774 Washington $50,587 New Jersey $50,569 Alaska $50,503 Connecticut $49,860 New York $49,598

Hawaii $48,763 Rhode Island $48,371 Maryland $48,105 Minnesota $47,741 Colorado $47,601 Illinois $47,555 Oregon $47,378 Delaware $47,247

New Hampshire $47,165 Virginia $46,981 Pennsylvania $46,444 Nevada $46,174 North Dakota $46,085 Michigan $45,945 Wisconsin $45,894 Vermont $45,791

Texas $45,507 Maine $45,488 Arizona $45,460 Ohio $45,427 Georgia $44,998 Indiana $44,784 Wyoming $44,742 Utah $44,676

Iowa $44,648 Kansas $44,424 Louisiana $44,359 North Carolina $44,336 Missouri $44,326 Florida $44,144 Montana $44,046 Nebraska $43,953

Kentucky $43,902 South Carolina $43,715 Tennessee $43,599 Idaho $43,552 New Mexico $43,211 Oklahoma $43,137 Alabama $42,861 South Dakota $42,400

Arkansas $42,148 West Virginia $42,012 Mississippi $41,606

Top Paying Cities for Lab 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: $48,898
Little Creek: $48,446
Magnolia: $48,647

Lincoln, DE $48,898 Little Creek, DE $48,446 Magnolia, DE $48,647 Milford, DE $48,898 Marydel, DE $48,264 Millsboro, DE $48,898 Millville, DE $49,225 Milton, DE $48,898

Nassau, DE $48,898 Ocean View, DE $49,225 Rehoboth Beach, DE $49,225 Seaford, DE $48,385 Selbyville, DE $49,225 Smyrna, DE $48,208 Viola, DE $48,647 Woodside, DE $48,507

Bear, DE $47,853 Newark, DE $47,872 Claymont, DE $47,909 Delaware City, DE $47,872 Hockessin, DE $47,909 Kirkwood, DE $47,872 Middletown, DE $48,110 Montchanin, DE $47,909

New Castle, DE $47,909 Odessa, DE $48,175 Port Penn, DE $47,741 Rockland, DE $47,909 Saint Georges, DE $47,872 Townsend, DE $48,105 Winterthur, DE $47,909 Lewes, DE $48,898

Wilmington, DE $47,909 Dover, DE $48,423 Dover Afb, DE $48,535 Bethany Beach, DE $49,225 Bethel, DE $48,385 Bridgeville, DE $48,898 Camden Wyoming, DE $48,474 Cheswold, DE $48,311

Clayton, DE $48,189 Dagsboro, DE $49,225 Delmar, DE $48,385 Ellendale, DE $48,898 Felton, DE $48,898 Fenwick Island, DE $49,225 Frankford, DE $49,225 Frederica, DE $48,898

Georgetown, DE $48,898 Greenwood, DE $48,898 Harbeson, DE $48,898 Harrington, DE $48,898 Hartly, DE $48,166 Houston, DE $48,898 Kenton, DE $48,189 Laurel, DE $48,385

Yorklyn, DE $47,909

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

Understanding how a Lab 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$42,340

Average $47,247/year

$53,143

$3,528

Average $3,937/month

$4,429

$814

Average $909/week

$1,022

$20

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,143	$4,429	$1,022	$26
Average	$47,247	$3,937	$909	$23
25th Percentile	$42,340	$3,528	$814	$20

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