What are the main factors that influence a SQF Practitioner's salary?

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

How does experience change A SQF Practitioner's salary?

A SQF Practitioner's salary grows with experience: a Food Scientist I (0-2 years)earns $71,657, a SQF Practitioner (2-4 years)earns $84,591, a Food Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $102,257, a Food Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $130,061,

What are the highest paying states for a SQF Practitioner?

SQF Practitioner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQF Practitioner roles are District of Columbia $93,448, California $93,093, Massachusetts $91,853. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQF Practitioner roles make?

Salaries for SQF Practitioner level roles vary by specialization: Family Practitioner: $247,929; General Practitioner: $246,346; Practitioner: $169,639; Medical Practitioner: $120,803; Nurse Practitioner: $116,769.

SQF Practitioner Salary in Delaware

How much does a SQF Practitioner make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a SQF Practitioner in Delaware is $85,472 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,346
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,222 to $97,445
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,621

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SQF Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,445	$8,120	$1,874	$47
Average	$85,472	$7,123	$1,644	$41
25th Percentile	$78,222	$6,519	$1,504	$38

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Key Factors That Influence SQF Practitioner Salaries

A SQF Practitioner'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 SQF Practitioner 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 SQF Practitioners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,448.
California: $93,093.
Massachusetts: $91,853.

District of Columbia $93,448 California $93,093 Massachusetts $91,853 Washington $91,515 New Jersey $91,481 Alaska $91,363 Connecticut $90,198 New York $89,726

Hawaii $88,215 Rhode Island $87,506 Maryland $87,025 Minnesota $86,367 Colorado $86,113 Illinois $86,029 Oregon $85,708 Delaware $85,472

New Hampshire $85,323 Virginia $84,991 Pennsylvania $84,020 Nevada $83,531 North Dakota $83,370 Michigan $83,117 Wisconsin $83,024 Vermont $82,839

Texas $82,324 Maine $82,290 Arizona $82,239 Ohio $82,180 Georgia $81,404 Indiana $81,016 Wyoming $80,940 Utah $80,821

Iowa $80,771 Kansas $80,366 Louisiana $80,248 North Carolina $80,205 Missouri $80,188 Florida $79,859 Montana $79,682 Nebraska $79,513

Kentucky $79,420 South Carolina $79,083 Tennessee $78,872 Idaho $78,787 New Mexico $78,171 Oklahoma $78,036 Alabama $77,538 South Dakota $76,703

Arkansas $76,247 West Virginia $76,002 Mississippi $75,268

Top Paying Cities for SQF Practitioners

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: $88,460
Little Creek: $87,641
Magnolia: $88,004

Lincoln, DE $88,460 Little Creek, DE $87,641 Magnolia, DE $88,004 Milford, DE $88,460 Marydel, DE $87,312 Millsboro, DE $88,460 Millville, DE $89,050 Milton, DE $88,460

Nassau, DE $88,460 Ocean View, DE $89,050 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,050 Seaford, DE $87,531 Selbyville, DE $89,050 Smyrna, DE $87,211 Viola, DE $88,004 Woodside, DE $87,751

Bear, DE $86,569 Newark, DE $86,603 Claymont, DE $86,670 Delaware City, DE $86,603 Hockessin, DE $86,670 Kirkwood, DE $86,603 Middletown, DE $87,033 Montchanin, DE $86,670

New Castle, DE $86,670 Odessa, DE $87,151 Port Penn, DE $86,367 Rockland, DE $86,670 Saint Georges, DE $86,603 Townsend, DE $87,025 Winterthur, DE $86,670 Lewes, DE $88,460

Wilmington, DE $86,670 Dover, DE $87,599 Dover Afb, DE $87,801 Bethany Beach, DE $89,050 Bethel, DE $87,531 Bridgeville, DE $88,460 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,692 Cheswold, DE $87,396

Clayton, DE $87,177 Dagsboro, DE $89,050 Delmar, DE $87,531 Ellendale, DE $88,460 Felton, DE $88,460 Fenwick Island, DE $89,050 Frankford, DE $89,050 Frederica, DE $88,460

Georgetown, DE $88,460 Greenwood, DE $88,460 Harbeson, DE $88,460 Harrington, DE $88,460 Hartly, DE $87,135 Houston, DE $88,460 Kenton, DE $87,177 Laurel, DE $87,531

Yorklyn, DE $86,670

SQF Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a SQF Practitioner'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 April 01, 2026

$78,222

Average $85,472/year

$97,445

$6,519

Average $7,123/month

$8,120

$1,504

Average $1,644/week

$1,874

$38

Average $41/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,445	$8,120	$1,874	$47
Average	$85,472	$7,123	$1,644	$41
25th Percentile	$78,222	$6,519	$1,504	$38

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