What are the main factors that influence a Development Scientist's salary?

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

How does experience change a Development Scientist's salary?

A Development Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,857 for beginners, reaching about $74,111 at mid-level, and approach $77,234 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Development Scientist?

Development Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Scientist roles are District of Columbia $80,027, California $79,724, Massachusetts $78,661. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Development Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Process Development Scientist: $128,260; Development Scientist II: $127,431; Research And Development Scientist: $115,644; Analytical Development Scientist: $114,659; Assay Development Scientist: $104,816.

Development Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Development Scientist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Development Scientist in Delaware is $73,197 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,482
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,522 to $79,627
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,356

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Development Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,627	$6,636	$1,531	$38
Average	$73,197	$6,100	$1,408	$35
25th Percentile	$67,522	$5,627	$1,299	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Development Scientist Salaries

A Development 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 Development Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Development 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): $71,857
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,015
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,111
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,025
Expert (over 8 years): $77,234

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Development Scientist	$71,857
Intermediate Level Development Scientist	$72,015
Senior Level Development Scientist	$74,111
Specialist Level Development Scientist	$77,025
Expert Level Development Scientist	$77,234

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

District of Columbia: $80,027.
California: $79,724.
Massachusetts: $78,661.

District of Columbia $80,027 California $79,724 Massachusetts $78,661 Washington $78,372 New Jersey $78,343 Alaska $78,242 Connecticut $77,245 New York $76,840

Hawaii $75,546 Rhode Island $74,939 Maryland $74,527 Minnesota $73,963 Colorado $73,746 Illinois $73,674 Oregon $73,399 Delaware $73,197

New Hampshire $73,070 Virginia $72,785 Pennsylvania $71,954 Nevada $71,535 North Dakota $71,397 Michigan $71,180 Wisconsin $71,101 Vermont $70,942

Texas $70,501 Maine $70,472 Arizona $70,429 Ohio $70,378 Georgia $69,713 Indiana $69,381 Wyoming $69,316 Utah $69,214

Iowa $69,171 Kansas $68,824 Louisiana $68,723 North Carolina $68,687 Missouri $68,672 Florida $68,390 Montana $68,239 Nebraska $68,094

Kentucky $68,015 South Carolina $67,725 Tennessee $67,545 Idaho $67,472 New Mexico $66,945 Oklahoma $66,829 Alabama $66,403 South Dakota $65,687

Arkansas $65,297 West Virginia $65,087 Mississippi $64,458

Top Paying Cities for Development 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: $75,756
Little Creek: $75,055
Magnolia: $75,365

Lincoln, DE $75,756 Little Creek, DE $75,055 Magnolia, DE $75,365 Milford, DE $75,756 Marydel, DE $74,773 Millsboro, DE $75,756 Millville, DE $76,262 Milton, DE $75,756

Nassau, DE $75,756 Ocean View, DE $76,262 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,262 Seaford, DE $74,961 Selbyville, DE $76,262 Smyrna, DE $74,686 Viola, DE $75,365 Woodside, DE $75,148

Bear, DE $74,137 Newark, DE $74,165 Claymont, DE $74,223 Delaware City, DE $74,165 Hockessin, DE $74,223 Kirkwood, DE $74,165 Middletown, DE $74,534 Montchanin, DE $74,223

New Castle, DE $74,223 Odessa, DE $74,635 Port Penn, DE $73,963 Rockland, DE $74,223 Saint Georges, DE $74,165 Townsend, DE $74,527 Winterthur, DE $74,223 Lewes, DE $75,756

Wilmington, DE $74,223 Dover, DE $75,018 Dover Afb, DE $75,192 Bethany Beach, DE $76,262 Bethel, DE $74,961 Bridgeville, DE $75,756 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,098 Cheswold, DE $74,845

Clayton, DE $74,657 Dagsboro, DE $76,262 Delmar, DE $74,961 Ellendale, DE $75,756 Felton, DE $75,756 Fenwick Island, DE $76,262 Frankford, DE $76,262 Frederica, DE $75,756

Georgetown, DE $75,756 Greenwood, DE $75,756 Harbeson, DE $75,756 Harrington, DE $75,756 Hartly, DE $74,621 Houston, DE $75,756 Kenton, DE $74,657 Laurel, DE $74,961

Yorklyn, DE $74,223

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

Understanding how a Development 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$67,522

Average $73,197/year

$79,627

$5,627

Average $6,100/month

$6,636

$1,299

Average $1,408/week

$1,531

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,627	$6,636	$1,531	$38
Average	$73,197	$6,100	$1,408	$35
25th Percentile	$67,522	$5,627	$1,299	$32

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