What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Laboratory Assistant's salary?

A Laboratory Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Assistant (0-2 years)earns $58,791, a Laboratory Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $71,061, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $89,040, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $110,320,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Assistant?

Laboratory Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Assistant roles are District of Columbia $65,651, California $65,402, Massachusetts $64,531. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Laboratory Manager: $119,641; Expert Laboratory Assistant: $108,700; Laboratory Assistant IV: $108,676; Senior Laboratory Assistant: $87,720; Laboratory Assistant III: $87,713.

Laboratory Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Assistant in Delaware is $60,048 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,571
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,053 to $66,079
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,596

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Laboratory Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,079	$5,507	$1,271	$32
Average	$60,048	$5,004	$1,155	$29
25th Percentile	$54,053	$4,504	$1,039	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Assistant Salaries

A Laboratory Assistant'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 Laboratory Assistant 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 Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,651.
California: $65,402.
Massachusetts: $64,531.

District of Columbia $65,651 California $65,402 Massachusetts $64,531 Washington $64,293 New Jersey $64,270 Alaska $64,187 Connecticut $63,368 New York $63,036

Hawaii $61,975 Rhode Island $61,477 Maryland $61,139 Minnesota $60,676 Colorado $60,498 Illinois $60,439 Oregon $60,214 Delaware $60,048

New Hampshire $59,943 Virginia $59,710 Pennsylvania $59,028 Nevada $58,684 North Dakota $58,571 Michigan $58,394 Wisconsin $58,328 Vermont $58,198

Texas $57,836 Maine $57,812 Arizona $57,777 Ohio $57,735 Georgia $57,190 Indiana $56,917 Wyoming $56,864 Utah $56,781

Iowa $56,745 Kansas $56,461 Louisiana $56,377 North Carolina $56,348 Missouri $56,336 Florida $56,105 Montana $55,980 Nebraska $55,862

Kentucky $55,796 South Carolina $55,559 Tennessee $55,411 Idaho $55,352 New Mexico $54,919 Oklahoma $54,824 Alabama $54,474 South Dakota $53,887

Arkansas $53,567 West Virginia $53,395 Mississippi $52,879

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Assistants

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: $62,147
Little Creek: $61,572
Magnolia: $61,827

Lincoln, DE $62,147 Little Creek, DE $61,572 Magnolia, DE $61,827 Milford, DE $62,147 Marydel, DE $61,340 Millsboro, DE $62,147 Millville, DE $62,562 Milton, DE $62,147

Nassau, DE $62,147 Ocean View, DE $62,562 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,562 Seaford, DE $61,495 Selbyville, DE $62,562 Smyrna, DE $61,269 Viola, DE $61,827 Woodside, DE $61,649

Bear, DE $60,819 Newark, DE $60,842 Claymont, DE $60,890 Delaware City, DE $60,842 Hockessin, DE $60,890 Kirkwood, DE $60,842 Middletown, DE $61,145 Montchanin, DE $60,890

New Castle, DE $60,890 Odessa, DE $61,228 Port Penn, DE $60,676 Rockland, DE $60,890 Saint Georges, DE $60,842 Townsend, DE $61,139 Winterthur, DE $60,890 Lewes, DE $62,147

Wilmington, DE $60,890 Dover, DE $61,542 Dover Afb, DE $61,684 Bethany Beach, DE $62,562 Bethel, DE $61,495 Bridgeville, DE $62,147 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,607 Cheswold, DE $61,400

Clayton, DE $61,246 Dagsboro, DE $62,562 Delmar, DE $61,495 Ellendale, DE $62,147 Felton, DE $62,147 Fenwick Island, DE $62,562 Frankford, DE $62,562 Frederica, DE $62,147

Georgetown, DE $62,147 Greenwood, DE $62,147 Harbeson, DE $62,147 Harrington, DE $62,147 Hartly, DE $61,216 Houston, DE $62,147 Kenton, DE $61,246 Laurel, DE $61,495

Yorklyn, DE $60,890

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

Understanding how a Laboratory Assistant'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 April 01, 2026

$54,053

Average $60,048/year

$66,079

$4,504

Average $5,004/month

$5,507

$1,039

Average $1,155/week

$1,271

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,079	$5,507	$1,271	$32
Average	$60,048	$5,004	$1,155	$29
25th Percentile	$54,053	$4,504	$1,039	$26

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