What are the main factors that influence a Lead Technologist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lead Technologist's salary?

A Lead Technologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,745 for beginners, reaching about $77,166 at mid-level, and approach $80,153 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Technologist?

Lead Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Technologist roles are District of Columbia $84,483, California $84,163, Massachusetts $83,041. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Technologist roles make?

Salaries for Lead Technologist level roles vary by specialization: Lead Mri Technologist: $128,469; Lead Medical Technologist: $98,719; Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist: $95,852; Mammography Technologist: $89,080; Lead Mammography Technologist: $88,314.

Lead Technologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lead Technologist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lead Technologist in Delaware is $77,448 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,986
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,807 to $85,581
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,030

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Lead Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,581	$7,132	$1,646	$41
Average	$77,448	$6,454	$1,489	$37
25th Percentile	$67,807	$5,651	$1,304	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Technologist Salaries

A Lead Technologist'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 Lead Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead Technologist'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): $75,745
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,172
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,166
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,303
Expert (over 8 years): $80,153

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Lead Technologist	$75,745
Intermediate Level Lead Technologist	$76,172
Senior Level Lead Technologist	$77,166
Specialist Level Lead Technologist	$78,303
Expert Level Lead Technologist	$80,153

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How Do Lead Technologist 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 Lead Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,483.
California: $84,163.
Massachusetts: $83,041.

District of Columbia $84,483 California $84,163 Massachusetts $83,041 Washington $82,736 New Jersey $82,705 Alaska $82,599 Connecticut $81,546 New York $81,118

Hawaii $79,752 Rhode Island $79,112 Maryland $78,677 Minnesota $78,081 Colorado $77,853 Illinois $77,776 Oregon $77,486 Delaware $77,273

New Hampshire $77,138 Virginia $76,838 Pennsylvania $75,960 Nevada $75,518 North Dakota $75,373 Michigan $75,144 Wisconsin $75,060 Vermont $74,892

Texas $74,426 Maine $74,396 Arizona $74,350 Ohio $74,297 Georgia $73,595 Indiana $73,244 Wyoming $73,175 Utah $73,068

Iowa $73,022 Kansas $72,656 Louisiana $72,549 North Carolina $72,511 Missouri $72,496 Florida $72,198 Montana $72,038 Nebraska $71,886

Kentucky $71,802 South Carolina $71,496 Tennessee $71,306 Idaho $71,229 New Mexico $70,672 Oklahoma $70,550 Alabama $70,100 South Dakota $69,345

Arkansas $68,933 West Virginia $68,711 Mississippi $68,047

Top Paying Cities for Lead Technologists

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: $79,974
Little Creek: $79,234
Magnolia: $79,562

Lincoln, DE $79,974 Little Creek, DE $79,234 Magnolia, DE $79,562 Milford, DE $79,974 Marydel, DE $78,936 Millsboro, DE $79,974 Millville, DE $80,508 Milton, DE $79,974

Nassau, DE $79,974 Ocean View, DE $80,508 Rehoboth Beach, DE $80,508 Seaford, DE $79,134 Selbyville, DE $80,508 Smyrna, DE $78,844 Viola, DE $79,562 Woodside, DE $79,333

Bear, DE $78,265 Newark, DE $78,295 Claymont, DE $78,356 Delaware City, DE $78,295 Hockessin, DE $78,356 Kirkwood, DE $78,295 Middletown, DE $78,684 Montchanin, DE $78,356

New Castle, DE $78,356 Odessa, DE $78,791 Port Penn, DE $78,081 Rockland, DE $78,356 Saint Georges, DE $78,295 Townsend, DE $78,677 Winterthur, DE $78,356 Lewes, DE $79,974

Wilmington, DE $78,356 Dover, DE $79,195 Dover Afb, DE $79,379 Bethany Beach, DE $80,508 Bethel, DE $79,134 Bridgeville, DE $79,974 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,279 Cheswold, DE $79,012

Clayton, DE $78,814 Dagsboro, DE $80,508 Delmar, DE $79,134 Ellendale, DE $79,974 Felton, DE $79,974 Fenwick Island, DE $80,508 Frankford, DE $80,508 Frederica, DE $79,974

Georgetown, DE $79,974 Greenwood, DE $79,974 Harbeson, DE $79,974 Harrington, DE $79,974 Hartly, DE $78,776 Houston, DE $79,974 Kenton, DE $78,814 Laurel, DE $79,134

Yorklyn, DE $78,356

Lead Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Technologist'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 May 18, 2021

$67,807

Average $77,448/year

$85,581

$5,651

Average $6,454/month

$7,132

$1,304

Average $1,489/week

$1,646

$33

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,581	$7,132	$1,646	$41
Average	$77,448	$6,454	$1,489	$37
25th Percentile	$67,807	$5,651	$1,304	$33

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