What are the main factors that influence a Lab Administrator'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 Lab Administrator?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Lab Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Lab Administrator's salary?

A Lab Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Lab Administrator (2-4 years)earns $63,896, a Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $86,061, a Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $101,556, a Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $123,849, a Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $150,322,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Administrator?

Lab Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Administrator roles are District of Columbia $70,654, California $70,386, Massachusetts $69,448. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Lab Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Lab Director: $144,537; Lab Manager: $121,294; Lab Cytotechnologist: $97,400; Lab Supervisor: $83,976; Lab Assistant: $68,159.

Lab Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lab Administrator make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lab Administrator in Delaware is $64,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,524
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,690 to $74,517
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,466

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Lab Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,517	$6,210	$1,433	$36
Average	$64,624	$5,385	$1,243	$31
25th Percentile	$56,690	$4,724	$1,090	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Administrator Salaries

A Lab Administrator'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 Lab Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lab Administrator'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): $63,896
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,556
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,849
Expert (over 8 years): $150,322

Levels	Salary
Lab Admin... Level Lab Administrator	$63,896
Laborator... Level Lab Administrator	$86,061
Laborator... Level Lab Administrator	$101,556
Laborator... Level Lab Administrator	$123,849
Laborator... Level Lab Administrator	$150,322

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How Do Lab Administrator 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 Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,654.
California: $70,386.
Massachusetts: $69,448.

District of Columbia $70,654 California $70,386 Massachusetts $69,448 Washington $69,193 New Jersey $69,167 Alaska $69,078 Connecticut $68,197 New York $67,840

Hawaii $66,698 Rhode Island $66,162 Maryland $65,798 Minnesota $65,300 Colorado $65,109 Illinois $65,045 Oregon $64,802 Delaware $64,624

New Hampshire $64,511 Virginia $64,260 Pennsylvania $63,526 Nevada $63,156 North Dakota $63,035 Michigan $62,843 Wisconsin $62,773 Vermont $62,633

Texas $62,243 Maine $62,218 Arizona $62,180 Ohio $62,135 Georgia $61,548 Indiana $61,254 Wyoming $61,197 Utah $61,108

Iowa $61,069 Kansas $60,763 Louisiana $60,674 North Carolina $60,642 Missouri $60,629 Florida $60,380 Montana $60,246 Nebraska $60,118

Kentucky $60,048 South Carolina $59,793 Tennessee $59,633 Idaho $59,570 New Mexico $59,104 Oklahoma $59,002 Alabama $58,625 South Dakota $57,993

Arkansas $57,649 West Virginia $57,464 Mississippi $56,909

Top Paying Cities for Lab Administrators

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: $64,333
Little Creek: $64,804
Magnolia: $64,710

Lincoln, DE $64,333 Little Creek, DE $64,804 Magnolia, DE $64,710 Milford, DE $64,496 Marydel, DE $64,602 Millsboro, DE $64,063 Millville, DE $64,162 Milton, DE $64,273

Nassau, DE $64,319 Ocean View, DE $64,151 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,274 Seaford, DE $64,310 Selbyville, DE $64,044 Smyrna, DE $64,848 Viola, DE $64,550 Woodside, DE $64,723

Bear, DE $64,574 Newark, DE $64,550 Claymont, DE $64,682 Delaware City, DE $64,614 Hockessin, DE $64,544 Kirkwood, DE $64,602 Middletown, DE $64,627 Montchanin, DE $64,559

New Castle, DE $64,568 Odessa, DE $64,659 Port Penn, DE $64,702 Rockland, DE $64,565 Saint Georges, DE $64,606 Townsend, DE $64,706 Winterthur, DE $64,573 Lewes, DE $64,298

Wilmington, DE $64,547 Dover, DE $64,804 Dover Afb, DE $64,462 Bethany Beach, DE $64,083 Bethel, DE $64,149 Bridgeville, DE $64,301 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,621 Cheswold, DE $64,783

Clayton, DE $64,784 Dagsboro, DE $64,038 Delmar, DE $63,936 Ellendale, DE $64,130 Felton, DE $64,491 Fenwick Island, DE $64,052 Frankford, DE $63,941 Frederica, DE $64,555

Georgetown, DE $64,014 Greenwood, DE $64,311 Harbeson, DE $64,082 Harrington, DE $64,409 Hartly, DE $64,610 Houston, DE $64,317 Kenton, DE $64,788 Laurel, DE $63,976

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Lab Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Lab Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Lab Administrator positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Lab Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Lab Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$90,473	$43.0	40%
Biotechnology	$90,473	$43.0	40%
Financial Services	$90,473	$43.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$90,473	$43.0	40%
Software & Networking	$90,473	$43.0	40%

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

Understanding how a Lab Administrator'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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$56,690

Average $64,624/year

$74,517

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Average $5,385/month

$6,210

$1,090

Average $1,243/week

$1,433

$27

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,517	$6,210	$1,433	$36
Average	$64,624	$5,385	$1,243	$31
25th Percentile	$56,690	$4,724	$1,090	$27

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Lab Administrator Salary in Delaware

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