What are the main factors that influence a Lab Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lab Associate's salary?

A Lab Associate's salary grows with experience: a Lab Associate (0-2 years)earns $58,026, a Laboratory Assistant II (2-4 years)earns $70,124, a Laboratory Assistant III (4-7 years)earns $87,855, a Laboratory Assistant IV (7+ years)earns $108,849,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Associate?

Lab Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Associate roles are District of Columbia $62,921, California $62,683, Massachusetts $61,847. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Associate roles make?

Salaries for Lab Associate level roles vary by specialization: Cath Lab Nurse: $96,601; Lab Research Associate: $86,747; Cardiovascular Technologist (Catheterization Lab): $84,600; Quality Lab Associate: $70,873; Cardiac Cath Lab Technician: $70,100.

Lab Associate Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lab Associate make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Associate in Delaware is $57,551 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,708
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,717 to $62,867
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,494

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Lab Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,867	$5,239	$1,209	$30
Average	$57,551	$4,796	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$50,717	$4,226	$975	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Associate Salaries

A Lab Associate'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 Lab Associate 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 Lab Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,921.
California: $62,683.
Massachusetts: $61,847.

District of Columbia $62,921 California $62,683 Massachusetts $61,847 Washington $61,620 New Jersey $61,597 Alaska $61,518 Connecticut $60,733 New York $60,415

Hawaii $59,398 Rhode Island $58,921 Maryland $58,597 Minnesota $58,153 Colorado $57,983 Illinois $57,926 Oregon $57,710 Delaware $57,551

New Hampshire $57,451 Virginia $57,227 Pennsylvania $56,573 Nevada $56,244 North Dakota $56,136 Michigan $55,965 Wisconsin $55,903 Vermont $55,778

Texas $55,431 Maine $55,408 Arizona $55,374 Ohio $55,335 Georgia $54,812 Indiana $54,550 Wyoming $54,499 Utah $54,420

Iowa $54,386 Kansas $54,113 Louisiana $54,033 North Carolina $54,005 Missouri $53,993 Florida $53,772 Montana $53,652 Nebraska $53,539

Kentucky $53,476 South Carolina $53,249 Tennessee $53,107 Idaho $53,050 New Mexico $52,635 Oklahoma $52,544 Alabama $52,209 South Dakota $51,646

Arkansas $51,339 West Virginia $51,175 Mississippi $50,680

Top Paying Cities for Lab Associates

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: $59,563
Little Creek: $59,011
Magnolia: $59,256

Lincoln, DE $59,563 Little Creek, DE $59,011 Magnolia, DE $59,256 Milford, DE $59,563 Marydel, DE $58,790 Millsboro, DE $59,563 Millville, DE $59,960 Milton, DE $59,563

Nassau, DE $59,563 Ocean View, DE $59,960 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,960 Seaford, DE $58,938 Selbyville, DE $59,960 Smyrna, DE $58,722 Viola, DE $59,256 Woodside, DE $59,085

Bear, DE $58,290 Newark, DE $58,312 Claymont, DE $58,358 Delaware City, DE $58,312 Hockessin, DE $58,358 Kirkwood, DE $58,312 Middletown, DE $58,602 Montchanin, DE $58,358

New Castle, DE $58,358 Odessa, DE $58,682 Port Penn, DE $58,153 Rockland, DE $58,358 Saint Georges, DE $58,312 Townsend, DE $58,597 Winterthur, DE $58,358 Lewes, DE $59,563

Wilmington, DE $58,358 Dover, DE $58,983 Dover Afb, DE $59,119 Bethany Beach, DE $59,960 Bethel, DE $58,938 Bridgeville, DE $59,563 Camden Wyoming, DE $59,046 Cheswold, DE $58,847

Clayton, DE $58,699 Dagsboro, DE $59,960 Delmar, DE $58,938 Ellendale, DE $59,563 Felton, DE $59,563 Fenwick Island, DE $59,960 Frankford, DE $59,960 Frederica, DE $59,563

Georgetown, DE $59,563 Greenwood, DE $59,563 Harbeson, DE $59,563 Harrington, DE $59,563 Hartly, DE $58,670 Houston, DE $59,563 Kenton, DE $58,699 Laurel, DE $58,938

Yorklyn, DE $58,358

Lab Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Associate'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

$50,717

Average $57,551/year

$62,867

$4,226

Average $4,796/month

$5,239

$975

Average $1,107/week

$1,209

$24

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,867	$5,239	$1,209	$30
Average	$57,551	$4,796	$1,107	$28
25th Percentile	$50,717	$4,226	$975	$24

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