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

A Lab Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $63,459, a Lab Supervisor (4+ years)earns $85,515, a Laboratory Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $100,920, a Laboratory Manager (5+ years)earns $123,003, a Laboratory Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $149,318,

What are the highest paying states for a Lab Supervisor?

Lab Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lab Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $94,363, California $94,005, Massachusetts $92,752. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lab Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Lab Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Clinical Lab Supervisor: $100,489; Chemistry Lab Supervisor: $98,963; Sleep Lab Supervisor: $98,554; Quality Lab Supervisor: $97,567; Lab IT Supervisor: $97,210.

Lab Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Lab Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Lab Supervisor in Delaware is $86,505 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,975
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,051 to $96,173
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,264

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Lab Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,173	$8,014	$1,849	$46
Average	$86,505	$7,209	$1,664	$42
25th Percentile	$79,051	$6,588	$1,520	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Lab Supervisor Salaries

A Lab 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 Lab Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lab 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,459
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,515
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,920
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,003
Expert (over 8 years): $149,318

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$63,459
Lab Super... Level Lab Supervisor	$85,515
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$100,920
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$123,003
Laborator... Level Lab Supervisor	$149,318

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

District of Columbia: $94,363.
California: $94,005.
Massachusetts: $92,752.

District of Columbia $94,363 California $94,005 Massachusetts $92,752 Washington $92,411 New Jersey $92,377 Alaska $92,258 Connecticut $91,082 New York $90,604

Hawaii $89,079 Rhode Island $88,363 Maryland $87,877 Minnesota $87,212 Colorado $86,957 Illinois $86,871 Oregon $86,547 Delaware $86,309

New Hampshire $86,159 Virginia $85,823 Pennsylvania $84,843 Nevada $84,349 North Dakota $84,187 Michigan $83,931 Wisconsin $83,837 Vermont $83,650

Texas $83,130 Maine $83,096 Arizona $83,045 Ohio $82,985 Georgia $82,201 Indiana $81,809 Wyoming $81,732 Utah $81,613

Iowa $81,562 Kansas $81,153 Louisiana $81,033 North Carolina $80,991 Missouri $80,974 Florida $80,641 Montana $80,462 Nebraska $80,292

Kentucky $80,198 South Carolina $79,857 Tennessee $79,644 Idaho $79,559 New Mexico $78,937 Oklahoma $78,800 Alabama $78,298 South Dakota $77,454

Arkansas $76,994 West Virginia $76,746 Mississippi $76,005

Top Paying Cities for Lab 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: $89,326
Little Creek: $88,499
Magnolia: $88,866

Lincoln, DE $89,326 Little Creek, DE $88,499 Magnolia, DE $88,866 Milford, DE $89,326 Marydel, DE $88,167 Millsboro, DE $89,326 Millville, DE $89,922 Milton, DE $89,326

Nassau, DE $89,326 Ocean View, DE $89,922 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,922 Seaford, DE $88,388 Selbyville, DE $89,922 Smyrna, DE $88,064 Viola, DE $88,866 Woodside, DE $88,610

Bear, DE $87,417 Newark, DE $87,451 Claymont, DE $87,519 Delaware City, DE $87,451 Hockessin, DE $87,519 Kirkwood, DE $87,451 Middletown, DE $87,886 Montchanin, DE $87,519

New Castle, DE $87,519 Odessa, DE $88,005 Port Penn, DE $87,212 Rockland, DE $87,519 Saint Georges, DE $87,451 Townsend, DE $87,877 Winterthur, DE $87,519 Lewes, DE $89,326

Wilmington, DE $87,519 Dover, DE $88,457 Dover Afb, DE $88,661 Bethany Beach, DE $89,922 Bethel, DE $88,388 Bridgeville, DE $89,326 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,550 Cheswold, DE $88,252

Clayton, DE $88,030 Dagsboro, DE $89,922 Delmar, DE $88,388 Ellendale, DE $89,326 Felton, DE $89,326 Fenwick Island, DE $89,922 Frankford, DE $89,922 Frederica, DE $89,326

Georgetown, DE $89,326 Greenwood, DE $89,326 Harbeson, DE $89,326 Harrington, DE $89,326 Hartly, DE $87,988 Houston, DE $89,326 Kenton, DE $88,030 Laurel, DE $88,388

Yorklyn, DE $87,519

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

Understanding how a Lab 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$79,051

Average $86,505/year

$96,173

$6,588

Average $7,209/month

$8,014

$1,520

Average $1,664/week

$1,849

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,173	$8,014	$1,849	$46
Average	$86,505	$7,209	$1,664	$42
25th Percentile	$79,051	$6,588	$1,520	$38

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