What are the main factors that influence a Laboratory Supervisor's salary?

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

How does experience change A Laboratory Supervisor's salary?

A Laboratory Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $63,156, a Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years)earns $85,107, a Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,438, a Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $122,415, a Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $148,605,

What are the highest paying states for a Laboratory Supervisor?

Laboratory Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laboratory Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $92,838, California $92,485, Massachusetts $91,253. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laboratory Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Laboratory Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Laboratory Operations Supervisor: $104,855; Clinical Laboratory Supervisor II: $99,000; Laboratory Supervisor II: $98,954; Clinical Laboratory Supervisor: $97,951; Production Laboratory Supervisor: $88,873.

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Laboratory Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laboratory Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Laboratory Supervisor in Delaware is $85,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,191
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,606 to $94,573
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,777

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Laboratory Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,573	$7,881	$1,819	$45
Average	$85,107	$7,092	$1,637	$41
25th Percentile	$77,606	$6,467	$1,492	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Laboratory Supervisor Salaries

A Laboratory Supervisor'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 Laboratory Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laboratory Supervisor'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:

Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years): $63,156
Laboratory Supervisor (4+ years): $85,107
Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $100,438
Laboratory Manager (5+ years): $122,415
Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years): $148,605

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Laboratory Coordinator	2-4 years	$63,156
Laboratory Supervisor	4+ years	$85,107
Laboratory Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$100,438
Laboratory Manager	5+ years	$122,415
Laboratory Senior Manager	5+ years	$148,605

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How Do Laboratory Supervisor 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 Laboratory Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,838.
California: $92,485.
Massachusetts: $91,253.

District of Columbia $92,838 California $92,485 Massachusetts $91,253 Washington $90,917 New Jersey $90,884 Alaska $90,767 Connecticut $89,609 New York $89,140

Hawaii $87,639 Rhode Island $86,935 Maryland $86,457 Minnesota $85,803 Colorado $85,551 Illinois $85,467 Oregon $85,149 Delaware $84,914

New Hampshire $84,766 Virginia $84,436 Pennsylvania $83,472 Nevada $82,985 North Dakota $82,826 Michigan $82,574 Wisconsin $82,482 Vermont $82,298

Texas $81,786 Maine $81,753 Arizona $81,702 Ohio $81,644 Georgia $80,872 Indiana $80,487 Wyoming $80,411 Utah $80,294

Iowa $80,243 Kansas $79,841 Louisiana $79,724 North Carolina $79,682 Missouri $79,665 Florida $79,338 Montana $79,162 Nebraska $78,994

Kentucky $78,902 South Carolina $78,567 Tennessee $78,357 Idaho $78,273 New Mexico $77,661 Oklahoma $77,527 Alabama $77,032 South Dakota $76,202

Arkansas $75,749 West Virginia $75,506 Mississippi $74,777

Top Paying Cities for Laboratory Supervisors

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: $87,882
Little Creek: $87,069
Magnolia: $87,429

Lincoln, DE $87,882 Little Creek, DE $87,069 Magnolia, DE $87,429 Milford, DE $87,882 Marydel, DE $86,742 Millsboro, DE $87,882 Millville, DE $88,469 Milton, DE $87,882

Nassau, DE $87,882 Ocean View, DE $88,469 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,469 Seaford, DE $86,960 Selbyville, DE $88,469 Smyrna, DE $86,641 Viola, DE $87,429 Woodside, DE $87,178

Bear, DE $86,004 Newark, DE $86,037 Claymont, DE $86,105 Delaware City, DE $86,037 Hockessin, DE $86,105 Kirkwood, DE $86,037 Middletown, DE $86,465 Montchanin, DE $86,105

New Castle, DE $86,105 Odessa, DE $86,582 Port Penn, DE $85,803 Rockland, DE $86,105 Saint Georges, DE $86,037 Townsend, DE $86,457 Winterthur, DE $86,105 Lewes, DE $87,882

Wilmington, DE $86,105 Dover, DE $87,027 Dover Afb, DE $87,228 Bethany Beach, DE $88,469 Bethel, DE $86,960 Bridgeville, DE $87,882 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,119 Cheswold, DE $86,826

Clayton, DE $86,608 Dagsboro, DE $88,469 Delmar, DE $86,960 Ellendale, DE $87,882 Felton, DE $87,882 Fenwick Island, DE $88,469 Frankford, DE $88,469 Frederica, DE $87,882

Georgetown, DE $87,882 Greenwood, DE $87,882 Harbeson, DE $87,882 Harrington, DE $87,882 Hartly, DE $86,566 Houston, DE $87,882 Kenton, DE $86,608 Laurel, DE $86,960

Yorklyn, DE $86,105

Laboratory Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laboratory Supervisor'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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$77,606

Average $85,107/year

$94,573

$6,467

Average $7,092/month

$7,881

$1,492

Average $1,637/week

$1,819

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,573	$7,881	$1,819	$45
Average	$85,107	$7,092	$1,637	$41
25th Percentile	$77,606	$6,467	$1,492	$37

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For a Laboratory Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Laboratory Senior Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $100,438 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

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