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

A Lead Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,406 for beginners, reaching about $81,236 at mid-level, and approach $85,535 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Technician?

Lead Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Technician roles are District of Columbia $91,503, California $91,156, Massachusetts $89,941. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Technician roles make?

Salaries for Lead Technician level roles vary by specialization: Lead Pharmacy Technician: $167,078; Lead Maintenance Technician: $80,047; Mechanic Technician, Lead: $75,600; Lead Field Technician: $74,816; Lead Communications Technician: $74,755.

Lead Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Technician in Delaware is $83,694 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,628
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,336 to $94,128
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,816

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Lead Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,128	$7,844	$1,810	$45
Average	$83,694	$6,974	$1,609	$40
25th Percentile	$74,336	$6,195	$1,430	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Technician Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $79,406
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,828
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,236
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,926
Expert (over 8 years): $85,535

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Technician	$79,406
Intermediate Level Lead Technician	$79,828
Senior Level Lead Technician	$81,236
Specialist Level Lead Technician	$82,926
Expert Level Lead Technician	$85,535

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

District of Columbia: $91,503.
California: $91,156.
Massachusetts: $89,941.

District of Columbia $91,503 California $91,156 Massachusetts $89,941 Washington $89,611 New Jersey $89,578 Alaska $89,462 Connecticut $88,322 New York $87,859

Hawaii $86,380 Rhode Island $85,685 Maryland $85,214 Minnesota $84,570 Colorado $84,322 Illinois $84,239 Oregon $83,925 Delaware $83,694

New Hampshire $83,548 Virginia $83,223 Pennsylvania $82,272 Nevada $81,793 North Dakota $81,636 Michigan $81,388 Wisconsin $81,297 Vermont $81,115

Texas $80,611 Maine $80,578 Arizona $80,528 Ohio $80,470 Georgia $79,710 Indiana $79,330 Wyoming $79,256 Utah $79,140

Iowa $79,090 Kansas $78,694 Louisiana $78,578 North Carolina $78,537 Missouri $78,520 Florida $78,198 Montana $78,024 Nebraska $77,859

Kentucky $77,768 South Carolina $77,437 Tennessee $77,231 Idaho $77,148 New Mexico $76,545 Oklahoma $76,413 Alabama $75,925 South Dakota $75,107

Arkansas $74,661 West Virginia $74,421 Mississippi $73,702

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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: $86,619
Little Creek: $85,818
Magnolia: $86,173

Lincoln, DE $86,619 Little Creek, DE $85,818 Magnolia, DE $86,173 Milford, DE $86,619 Marydel, DE $85,495 Millsboro, DE $86,619 Millville, DE $87,198 Milton, DE $86,619

Nassau, DE $86,619 Ocean View, DE $87,198 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,198 Seaford, DE $85,710 Selbyville, DE $87,198 Smyrna, DE $85,396 Viola, DE $86,173 Woodside, DE $85,925

Bear, DE $84,768 Newark, DE $84,801 Claymont, DE $84,867 Delaware City, DE $84,801 Hockessin, DE $84,867 Kirkwood, DE $84,801 Middletown, DE $85,222 Montchanin, DE $84,867

New Castle, DE $84,867 Odessa, DE $85,338 Port Penn, DE $84,570 Rockland, DE $84,867 Saint Georges, DE $84,801 Townsend, DE $85,214 Winterthur, DE $84,867 Lewes, DE $86,619

Wilmington, DE $84,867 Dover, DE $85,776 Dover Afb, DE $85,975 Bethany Beach, DE $87,198 Bethel, DE $85,710 Bridgeville, DE $86,619 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,867 Cheswold, DE $85,578

Clayton, DE $85,363 Dagsboro, DE $87,198 Delmar, DE $85,710 Ellendale, DE $86,619 Felton, DE $86,619 Fenwick Island, DE $87,198 Frankford, DE $87,198 Frederica, DE $86,619

Georgetown, DE $86,619 Greenwood, DE $86,619 Harbeson, DE $86,619 Harrington, DE $86,619 Hartly, DE $85,322 Houston, DE $86,619 Kenton, DE $85,363 Laurel, DE $85,710

Yorklyn, DE $84,867

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

Understanding how a Lead 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

$74,336

Average $83,694/year

$94,128

$6,195

Average $6,974/month

$7,844

$1,430

Average $1,609/week

$1,810

$36

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,128	$7,844	$1,810	$45
Average	$83,694	$6,974	$1,609	$40
25th Percentile	$74,336	$6,195	$1,430	$36

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