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 $58,801, a Laboratory Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $71,081, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $89,074, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $110,363,

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 $65,673, California $65,424, Massachusetts $64,552. 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: $119,665; Expert Laboratory Assistant: $108,800; Laboratory Assistant IV: $108,718; Senior Laboratory Assistant: $87,750; Laboratory Assistant III: $87,746.

Laboratory Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Assistant make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laboratory Assistant in Delaware is $60,068 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): $71,683
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,083 to $66,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,635

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Laboratory Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,148	$5,512	$1,272	$32
Average	$60,068	$5,006	$1,155	$29
25th Percentile	$54,083	$4,507	$1,040	$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: $65,673.
California: $65,424.
Massachusetts: $64,552.

District of Columbia $65,673 California $65,424 Massachusetts $64,552 Washington $64,315 New Jersey $64,291 Alaska $64,208 Connecticut $63,390 New York $63,057

Hawaii $61,996 Rhode Island $61,497 Maryland $61,159 Minnesota $60,697 Colorado $60,519 Illinois $60,459 Oregon $60,234 Delaware $60,068

New Hampshire $59,964 Virginia $59,730 Pennsylvania $59,048 Nevada $58,704 North Dakota $58,591 Michigan $58,413 Wisconsin $58,348 Vermont $58,217

Texas $57,856 Maine $57,832 Arizona $57,796 Ohio $57,755 Georgia $57,209 Indiana $56,936 Wyoming $56,883 Utah $56,800

Iowa $56,764 Kansas $56,479 Louisiana $56,396 North Carolina $56,367 Missouri $56,355 Florida $56,124 Montana $55,999 Nebraska $55,880

Kentucky $55,815 South Carolina $55,578 Tennessee $55,430 Idaho $55,370 New Mexico $54,937 Oklahoma $54,842 Alabama $54,492 South Dakota $53,905

Arkansas $53,585 West Virginia $53,413 Mississippi $52,897

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: $59,798
Little Creek: $60,235
Magnolia: $60,149

Lincoln, DE $59,798 Little Creek, DE $60,235 Magnolia, DE $60,149 Milford, DE $59,949 Marydel, DE $60,048 Millsboro, DE $59,547 Millville, DE $59,639 Milton, DE $59,742

Nassau, DE $59,785 Ocean View, DE $59,628 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,743 Seaford, DE $59,777 Selbyville, DE $59,529 Smyrna, DE $60,277 Viola, DE $59,999 Woodside, DE $60,161

Bear, DE $60,022 Newark, DE $59,999 Claymont, DE $60,122 Delaware City, DE $60,059 Hockessin, DE $59,994 Kirkwood, DE $60,048 Middletown, DE $60,071 Montchanin, DE $60,007

New Castle, DE $60,016 Odessa, DE $60,101 Port Penn, DE $60,141 Rockland, DE $60,013 Saint Georges, DE $60,052 Townsend, DE $60,145 Winterthur, DE $60,021 Lewes, DE $59,765

Wilmington, DE $59,997 Dover, DE $60,235 Dover Afb, DE $59,918 Bethany Beach, DE $59,566 Bethel, DE $59,627 Bridgeville, DE $59,768 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,066 Cheswold, DE $60,216

Clayton, DE $60,217 Dagsboro, DE $59,524 Delmar, DE $59,429 Ellendale, DE $59,609 Felton, DE $59,945 Fenwick Island, DE $59,537 Frankford, DE $59,433 Frederica, DE $60,004

Georgetown, DE $59,502 Greenwood, DE $59,777 Harbeson, DE $59,565 Harrington, DE $59,869 Hartly, DE $60,055 Houston, DE $59,783 Kenton, DE $60,220 Laurel, DE $59,466

Yorklyn, DE $60,012

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 June 01, 2026

$54,083

Average $60,068/year

$66,148

$4,507

Average $5,006/month

$5,512

$1,040

Average $1,155/week

$1,272

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,148	$5,512	$1,272	$32
Average	$60,068	$5,006	$1,155	$29
25th Percentile	$54,083	$4,507	$1,040	$26

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