What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory 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 Laboratory Technician?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Laboratory Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Laboratory Technician's salary?

A Laboratory Technician's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $46,704, a Laboratory Support Technician II (1-3 years)earns $53,992, a Laboratory Technician (3-5 years)earns $74,216, a Laboratory Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $87,598, a Laboratory Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,017,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Technician?

Laboratory Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Technician roles are District of Columbia $81,855, California $81,544, Massachusetts $80,458. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Technician roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Technician level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Technician IV: $108,740; Laboratory Technician III: $87,790; Laboratory Technician Trainee: $74,945; Senior Laboratory Technician: $72,890; Analytical Laboratory Technician: $71,767.

Laboratory Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Technician in Delaware is $74,869 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,817
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,832 to $83,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,426

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Laboratory Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,740	$6,978	$1,610	$40
Average	$74,869	$6,239	$1,440	$36
25th Percentile	$67,832	$5,653	$1,304	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Technician Salaries

A Laboratory 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 Laboratory Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory 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): $46,704
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,216
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,598
Expert (over 8 years): $87,017

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Laboratory Technician	$46,704
Laborator... Level Laboratory Technician	$53,992
Laborator... Level Laboratory Technician	$74,216
Laborator... Level Laboratory Technician	$87,598
Laborator... Level Laboratory Technician	$87,017

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

District of Columbia: $81,855.
California: $81,544.
Massachusetts: $80,458.

District of Columbia $81,855 California $81,544 Massachusetts $80,458 Washington $80,162 New Jersey $80,132 Alaska $80,029 Connecticut $79,009 New York $78,595

Hawaii $77,271 Rhode Island $76,650 Maryland $76,229 Minnesota $75,652 Colorado $75,430 Illinois $75,357 Oregon $75,076 Delaware $74,869

New Hampshire $74,738 Virginia $74,447 Pennsylvania $73,597 Nevada $73,168 North Dakota $73,028 Michigan $72,806 Wisconsin $72,725 Vermont $72,562

Texas $72,111 Maine $72,081 Arizona $72,037 Ohio $71,985 Georgia $71,305 Indiana $70,965 Wyoming $70,899 Utah $70,795

Iowa $70,751 Kansas $70,396 Louisiana $70,292 North Carolina $70,255 Missouri $70,241 Florida $69,952 Montana $69,797 Nebraska $69,649

Kentucky $69,568 South Carolina $69,272 Tennessee $69,087 Idaho $69,013 New Mexico $68,474 Oklahoma $68,355 Alabama $67,919 South Dakota $67,187

Arkansas $66,788 West Virginia $66,574 Mississippi $65,931

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory 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: $74,531
Little Creek: $75,077
Magnolia: $74,969

Lincoln, DE $74,531 Little Creek, DE $75,077 Magnolia, DE $74,969 Milford, DE $74,721 Marydel, DE $74,843 Millsboro, DE $74,219 Millville, DE $74,333 Milton, DE $74,462

Nassau, DE $74,516 Ocean View, DE $74,321 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,463 Seaford, DE $74,506 Selbyville, DE $74,197 Smyrna, DE $75,129 Viola, DE $74,783 Woodside, DE $74,984

Bear, DE $74,811 Newark, DE $74,783 Claymont, DE $74,936 Delaware City, DE $74,858 Hockessin, DE $74,776 Kirkwood, DE $74,843 Middletown, DE $74,872 Montchanin, DE $74,793

New Castle, DE $74,804 Odessa, DE $74,909 Port Penn, DE $74,960 Rockland, DE $74,801 Saint Georges, DE $74,849 Townsend, DE $74,964 Winterthur, DE $74,809 Lewes, DE $74,491

Wilmington, DE $74,780 Dover, DE $75,077 Dover Afb, DE $74,682 Bethany Beach, DE $74,242 Bethel, DE $74,319 Bridgeville, DE $74,495 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,866 Cheswold, DE $75,053

Clayton, DE $75,055 Dagsboro, DE $74,191 Delmar, DE $74,072 Ellendale, DE $74,296 Felton, DE $74,715 Fenwick Island, DE $74,207 Frankford, DE $74,078 Frederica, DE $74,789

Georgetown, DE $74,163 Greenwood, DE $74,506 Harbeson, DE $74,242 Harrington, DE $74,620 Hartly, DE $74,852 Houston, DE $74,514 Kenton, DE $75,059 Laurel, DE $74,118

Yorklyn, DE $74,798

Laboratory Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Laboratory Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 52% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Laboratory Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Laboratory Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Laboratory Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$97,329	$47.0	30%
Financial Services	$89,842	$43.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$83,853	$40.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$83,853	$40.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$82,355	$40.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Laboratory 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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$67,832

Average $74,869/year

$83,740

$5,653

Average $6,239/month

$6,978

$1,304

Average $1,440/week

$1,610

$33

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,740	$6,978	$1,610	$40
Average	$74,869	$6,239	$1,440	$36
25th Percentile	$67,832	$5,653	$1,304	$33

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