What are the main factors that influence a Hatchery Technician's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Hatchery Technician?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Hatchery Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Hatchery Technician's salary?

A Hatchery Technician's salary grows with experience: a Hatchery Technician (0-2 years)earns $65,166, a Budget Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $79,333, a Budget Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $89,063, a Budget Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $113,547, a Budgeting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $117,085,

What are the highest paying states for a Hatchery Technician?

Hatchery Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hatchery Technician roles are District of Columbia $71,807, California $71,534, Massachusetts $70,581. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hatchery Technician roles make?

Salaries for Hatchery Technician level roles vary by specialization: Technician: $90,304; Or Technician: $87,067; Fish Hatchery Manager: $67,295; Mathematical Technician: $65,001; Radiation Technician: $63,847.

Hatchery Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Hatchery Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hatchery Technician in Delaware is $65,678 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,974
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,714 to $72,638
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,195

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Hatchery Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,638	$6,053	$1,397	$35
Average	$65,678	$5,473	$1,263	$32
25th Percentile	$60,714	$5,060	$1,168	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Hatchery Technician Salaries

A Hatchery Technician'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 Hatchery Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hatchery Technician'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): $65,166
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,333
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,063
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,547
Expert (over 8 years): $117,085

Levels	Salary
Hatchery ... Level Hatchery Technician	$65,166
Budget An... Level Hatchery Technician	$79,333
Budget An... Level Hatchery Technician	$89,063
Budget An... Level Hatchery Technician	$113,547
Budgeting... Level Hatchery Technician	$117,085

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How Do Hatchery Technician 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 Hatchery Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,807.
California: $71,534.
Massachusetts: $70,581.

District of Columbia $71,807 California $71,534 Massachusetts $70,581 Washington $70,322 New Jersey $70,296 Alaska $70,205 Connecticut $69,310 New York $68,947

Hawaii $67,786 Rhode Island $67,241 Maryland $66,871 Minnesota $66,366 Colorado $66,171 Illinois $66,106 Oregon $65,860 Delaware $65,678

New Hampshire $65,564 Virginia $65,308 Pennsylvania $64,563 Nevada $64,186 North Dakota $64,063 Michigan $63,869 Wisconsin $63,797 Vermont $63,655

Texas $63,259 Maine $63,233 Arizona $63,194 Ohio $63,149 Georgia $62,552 Indiana $62,254 Wyoming $62,195 Utah $62,105

Iowa $62,066 Kansas $61,754 Louisiana $61,664 North Carolina $61,631 Missouri $61,618 Florida $61,365 Montana $61,229 Nebraska $61,099

Kentucky $61,028 South Carolina $60,769 Tennessee $60,606 Idaho $60,542 New Mexico $60,068 Oklahoma $59,964 Alabama $59,582 South Dakota $58,940

Arkansas $58,589 West Virginia $58,401 Mississippi $57,837

Top Paying Cities for Hatchery Technicians

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: $65,382
Little Creek: $65,861
Magnolia: $65,766

Lincoln, DE $65,382 Little Creek, DE $65,861 Magnolia, DE $65,766 Milford, DE $65,548 Marydel, DE $65,656 Millsboro, DE $65,108 Millville, DE $65,209 Milton, DE $65,321

Nassau, DE $65,369 Ocean View, DE $65,197 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,323 Seaford, DE $65,360 Selbyville, DE $65,089 Smyrna, DE $65,906 Viola, DE $65,603 Woodside, DE $65,779

Bear, DE $65,627 Newark, DE $65,603 Claymont, DE $65,737 Delaware City, DE $65,668 Hockessin, DE $65,597 Kirkwood, DE $65,656 Middletown, DE $65,681 Montchanin, DE $65,612

New Castle, DE $65,622 Odessa, DE $65,714 Port Penn, DE $65,758 Rockland, DE $65,618 Saint Georges, DE $65,661 Townsend, DE $65,762 Winterthur, DE $65,626 Lewes, DE $65,347

Wilmington, DE $65,600 Dover, DE $65,861 Dover Afb, DE $65,514 Bethany Beach, DE $65,129 Bethel, DE $65,196 Bridgeville, DE $65,350 Camden Wyoming, DE $65,675 Cheswold, DE $65,840

Clayton, DE $65,841 Dagsboro, DE $65,083 Delmar, DE $64,979 Ellendale, DE $65,176 Felton, DE $65,543 Fenwick Island, DE $65,098 Frankford, DE $64,984 Frederica, DE $65,608

Georgetown, DE $65,059 Greenwood, DE $65,360 Harbeson, DE $65,128 Harrington, DE $65,460 Hartly, DE $65,664 Houston, DE $65,367 Kenton, DE $65,845 Laurel, DE $65,020

Yorklyn, DE $65,616

Hatchery Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hatchery Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Retail & Wholesale sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Hatchery Technician positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hatchery Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hatchery Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Telecom	$72,246	$35.0	10%
Retail & Wholesale	$71,589	$34.0	9%
MFG Nondurable	$70,932	$34.0	8%
Media	$70,276	$34.0	7%
Insurance	$69,619	$33.0	6%

Hatchery Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hatchery Technician'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 July 01, 2026

$60,714

Average $65,678/year

$72,638

$5,060

Average $5,473/month

$6,053

$1,168

Average $1,263/week

$1,397

$29

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,638	$6,053	$1,397	$35
Average	$65,678	$5,473	$1,263	$32
25th Percentile	$60,714	$5,060	$1,168	$29

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