Molecular Technician Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

How much does a Molecular Technician make in Wilmington, DE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Molecular Technician in Wilmington, DE is $68,299. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,985 to a high of $88,585, with most professionals earning between $59,760 and $78,917.

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Molecular Technician

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Complete extensive and complex steps requiring sample preparation, pipetting, evaluation of data, and careful and accurate work.

April 04, 2023

Demonstrated expertise in general lab techniques with an expertise in molecular and cellular technologies including, but not limited to, mammalian cell culture, DNA purification methods, plasmid construction, sequencing, in vitro transcription, and PCR genotyping.

October 31, 2022

Order, organize and maintain laboratory supplies and instruments to ensure uninterrupted operation of the laboratory.

March 17, 2023

Performs in-process QC on manufacturing components and products (pH, quantitation by spectrometry, visualization using agarose / polyacrylamide electrophoresis) and accurately documents all results.

March 28, 2023

Assists higher-level technicians in making microanalysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, radioactive studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.

April 02, 2023

Provides operational support for testing activities including reagent preparation, cleaning activities, and equipment maintenance.

May 04, 2023

Maintains a working knowledge of the primers/probes/standards/reagents used for testing and preparing them when needed.

May 05, 2023

Works on routine assignments per written procedures, as well as assignments that are very complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.

May 16, 2023

Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Molecular Technician in Wilmington, DE

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

59760

78917

68299

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61066

81832

70153

What is the average salary for Molecular Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Molecular Technician in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Molecular Technician ranges from $59,760 to $78,917 with the average base salary of $68,299. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,066 to $81,832 with the average total cash compensation of $70,153.

View Average Salary for Molecular Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,299	$59,760 - $78,917
Bonus	$1,854	$1,307 - $2,915
Total Pay	$70,153	$61,066 - $81,832

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Molecular Technician Salary Near Wilmington, DE

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,760 - $78,917	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE 0%
CITY, STATE Newark, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,713 - $78,856	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,713 - $78,856	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Bear, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,690 - $78,825	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE Middletown, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,010 - $79,248	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,643 - $78,764	COMPARE TO Wilmington, DE

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About Wilmington, Delaware

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and 6.2 square miles (16 km2) is water. The total area is 36.25% water. The city sits at the confluence of the Christina River and the Delaware River, about 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Philadelphia. Wilmington Train Station, one of the southernmost stops on Philadelphia's SEPTA rail transportation system, is also served by Northeast Corridor Amtrak passenger trains. Wilmington is served by I-95 and I-495 within city limits. In addition, the twin-s...

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