What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Scientist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Scientist's salary?

An Assistant Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Assistant Scientist (0-2 years)earns $74,025, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $90,579, a Data Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $115,850, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $132,021, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $177,006,

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Scientist?

Assistant Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Scientist roles are District of Columbia $80,510, California $80,205, Massachusetts $79,136. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director, Data Scientist: $191,434; Associate Scientist, Scientist: $131,299; Scientist: $125,760; Assistant Research Scientist: $108,423; Assistant Environmental Scientist: $104,786.

Assistant Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Assistant Scientist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Scientist in Delaware is $73,638 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,909
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,067 to $80,061
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,994

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Assistant Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,061	$6,672	$1,540	$38
Average	$73,638	$6,137	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$68,067	$5,672	$1,309	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Scientist Salaries

An Assistant Scientist'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 Assistant Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Scientist'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): $74,025
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,579
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,850
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,021
Expert (over 8 years): $177,006

Levels	Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Scientist	$74,025
Data Scie... Level Assistant Scientist	$90,579
Data Scie... Level Assistant Scientist	$115,850
Data Scie... Level Assistant Scientist	$132,021
Data Scie... Level Assistant Scientist	$177,006

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How Do Assistant Scientist 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 Assistant Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,510.
California: $80,205.
Massachusetts: $79,136.

District of Columbia $80,510 California $80,205 Massachusetts $79,136 Washington $78,845 New Jersey $78,816 Alaska $78,714 Connecticut $77,711 New York $77,303

Hawaii $76,002 Rhode Island $75,391 Maryland $74,976 Minnesota $74,409 Colorado $74,191 Illinois $74,118 Oregon $73,842 Delaware $73,638

New Hampshire $73,511 Virginia $73,224 Pennsylvania $72,388 Nevada $71,966 North Dakota $71,828 Michigan $71,610 Wisconsin $71,530 Vermont $71,370

Texas $70,926 Maine $70,897 Arizona $70,853 Ohio $70,803 Georgia $70,134 Indiana $69,799 Wyoming $69,734 Utah $69,632

Iowa $69,588 Kansas $69,239 Louisiana $69,137 North Carolina $69,101 Missouri $69,087 Florida $68,803 Montana $68,650 Nebraska $68,505

Kentucky $68,425 South Carolina $68,134 Tennessee $67,952 Idaho $67,879 New Mexico $67,349 Oklahoma $67,232 Alabama $66,803 South Dakota $66,083

Arkansas $65,691 West Virginia $65,480 Mississippi $64,847

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Scientists

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: $73,307
Little Creek: $73,844
Magnolia: $73,737

Lincoln, DE $73,307 Little Creek, DE $73,844 Magnolia, DE $73,737 Milford, DE $73,493 Marydel, DE $73,614 Millsboro, DE $72,999 Millville, DE $73,112 Milton, DE $73,239

Nassau, DE $73,292 Ocean View, DE $73,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,240 Seaford, DE $73,281 Selbyville, DE $72,978 Smyrna, DE $73,894 Viola, DE $73,554 Woodside, DE $73,752

Bear, DE $73,582 Newark, DE $73,554 Claymont, DE $73,705 Delaware City, DE $73,628 Hockessin, DE $73,548 Kirkwood, DE $73,614 Middletown, DE $73,642 Montchanin, DE $73,564

New Castle, DE $73,575 Odessa, DE $73,678 Port Penn, DE $73,728 Rockland, DE $73,572 Saint Georges, DE $73,619 Townsend, DE $73,732 Winterthur, DE $73,580 Lewes, DE $73,267

Wilmington, DE $73,551 Dover, DE $73,844 Dover Afb, DE $73,455 Bethany Beach, DE $73,023 Bethel, DE $73,098 Bridgeville, DE $73,271 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,636 Cheswold, DE $73,820

Clayton, DE $73,822 Dagsboro, DE $72,972 Delmar, DE $72,855 Ellendale, DE $73,076 Felton, DE $73,487 Fenwick Island, DE $72,988 Frankford, DE $72,860 Frederica, DE $73,560

Georgetown, DE $72,944 Greenwood, DE $73,282 Harbeson, DE $73,022 Harrington, DE $73,394 Hartly, DE $73,622 Houston, DE $73,289 Kenton, DE $73,825 Laurel, DE $72,900

Yorklyn, DE $73,569

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

Understanding how an Assistant Scientist'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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$68,067

Average $73,638/year

$80,061

$5,672

Average $6,137/month

$6,672

$1,309

Average $1,416/week

$1,540

$33

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,061	$6,672	$1,540	$38
Average	$73,638	$6,137	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$68,067	$5,672	$1,309	$33

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