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

A Lab Specimen Processor's salary grows with experience: a Phlebotomist (0-0 years)earns $40,652, a Hospital Lab Clerk (0-1 years)earns $41,769, a Lab Specimen Processor (1-3 years)earns $46,725, a Medical Lab Technician II (3-5 years)earns $54,457,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Specimen Processor?

Lab Specimen Processor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Specimen Processor roles are District of Columbia $50,684, California $50,492, Massachusetts $49,819. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Specimen Processor roles make?

Salaries for Lab Specimen Processor level roles vary by specialization: Specimen Processing Specialist: $75,125; Lab Processor: $68,790; Specimen Accessioner: $53,028; Specimen Prep Tech: $49,594; Laboratory Specimen Processor: $47,807.

Lab Specimen Processor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lab Specimen Processor make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Specimen Processor in Delaware is $46,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,644
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,084 to $51,742
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,281

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Lab Specimen Processor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,742	$4,312	$995	$25
Average	$46,358	$3,863	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$41,084	$3,424	$790	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Specimen Processor Salaries

A Lab Specimen Processor'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 Specimen Processor 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 Specimen Processors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,684.
California: $50,492.
Massachusetts: $49,819.

District of Columbia $50,684 California $50,492 Massachusetts $49,819 Washington $49,636 New Jersey $49,618 Alaska $49,554 Connecticut $48,922 New York $48,666

Hawaii $47,846 Rhode Island $47,462 Maryland $47,201 Minnesota $46,844 Colorado $46,706 Illinois $46,661 Oregon $46,487 Delaware $46,358

New Hampshire $46,278 Virginia $46,098 Pennsylvania $45,571 Nevada $45,306 North Dakota $45,219 Michigan $45,081 Wisconsin $45,031 Vermont $44,930

Texas $44,651 Maine $44,633 Arizona $44,605 Ohio $44,573 Georgia $44,152 Indiana $43,941 Wyoming $43,900 Utah $43,836

Iowa $43,809 Kansas $43,589 Louisiana $43,525 North Carolina $43,502 Missouri $43,493 Florida $43,314 Montana $43,218 Nebraska $43,127

Kentucky $43,076 South Carolina $42,893 Tennessee $42,779 Idaho $42,733 New Mexico $42,399 Oklahoma $42,326 Alabama $42,055 South Dakota $41,602

Arkansas $41,355 West Virginia $41,222 Mississippi $40,824

Top Paying Cities for Lab Specimen Processors

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: $47,979
Little Creek: $47,535
Magnolia: $47,732

Lincoln, DE $47,979 Little Creek, DE $47,535 Magnolia, DE $47,732 Milford, DE $47,979 Marydel, DE $47,356 Millsboro, DE $47,979 Millville, DE $48,299 Milton, DE $47,979

Nassau, DE $47,979 Ocean View, DE $48,299 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,299 Seaford, DE $47,475 Selbyville, DE $48,299 Smyrna, DE $47,301 Viola, DE $47,732 Woodside, DE $47,594

Bear, DE $46,954 Newark, DE $46,972 Claymont, DE $47,009 Delaware City, DE $46,972 Hockessin, DE $47,009 Kirkwood, DE $46,972 Middletown, DE $47,205 Montchanin, DE $47,009

New Castle, DE $47,009 Odessa, DE $47,269 Port Penn, DE $46,844 Rockland, DE $47,009 Saint Georges, DE $46,972 Townsend, DE $47,201 Winterthur, DE $47,009 Lewes, DE $47,979

Wilmington, DE $47,009 Dover, DE $47,512 Dover Afb, DE $47,622 Bethany Beach, DE $48,299 Bethel, DE $47,475 Bridgeville, DE $47,979 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,562 Cheswold, DE $47,402

Clayton, DE $47,283 Dagsboro, DE $48,299 Delmar, DE $47,475 Ellendale, DE $47,979 Felton, DE $47,979 Fenwick Island, DE $48,299 Frankford, DE $48,299 Frederica, DE $47,979

Georgetown, DE $47,979 Greenwood, DE $47,979 Harbeson, DE $47,979 Harrington, DE $47,979 Hartly, DE $47,260 Houston, DE $47,979 Kenton, DE $47,283 Laurel, DE $47,475

Yorklyn, DE $47,009

Lab Specimen Processor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lab Specimen Processor'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 February 01, 2026

$41,084

Average $46,358/year

$51,742

$3,424

Average $3,863/month

$4,312

$790

Average $892/week

$995

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,742	$4,312	$995	$25
Average	$46,358	$3,863	$892	$22
25th Percentile	$41,084	$3,424	$790	$20

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