What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Lab Instructor's salary?

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

How does experience change An Adjunct Lab Instructor's salary?

An Adjunct Lab Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,547 for beginners, reaching about $60,823 at mid-level, and approach $64,457 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Lab Instructor?

Adjunct Lab Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Lab Instructor roles are District of Columbia $73,302, California $73,024, Massachusetts $72,051. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Lab Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Lab Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Nursing Instructor: $106,848; Adjunct Clinical Instructor: $103,292; Online Adjunct Instructor: $70,348; Adjunct Biology Lab Instructor for Summer Sessions: $66,464; Adjunct Art Instructor: $63,571.

Adjunct Lab Instructor Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Adjunct Lab Instructor make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Lab Instructor in South Carolina is $62,034 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Adjunct Lab Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,694
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,269 to $70,755
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,198

10% $47,198

50% (Median) $62,034

90% $78,694

Adjunct Lab Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,755	$5,896	$1,361	$34
Average	$62,034	$5,170	$1,193	$30
25th Percentile	$54,269	$4,522	$1,044	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Lab Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Lab Instructor'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 Adjunct Lab Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Lab Instructor'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): $57,547
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,789
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,823
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,214
Expert (over 8 years): $64,457

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Lab Instructor	less than 1 year	$57,547
Early Career Level Adjunct Lab Instructor	1-2 years	$57,789
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Lab Instructor	2-4 years	$60,823
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Lab Instructor	5-8 years	$64,214
Expert Level Adjunct Lab Instructor	over 8 years	$64,457

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

District of Columbia: $73,302.
California: $73,024.
Massachusetts: $72,051.

District of Columbia $73,302 California $73,024 Massachusetts $72,051 Washington $71,786 New Jersey $71,760 Alaska $71,667 Connecticut $70,753 New York $70,383

Hawaii $69,198 Rhode Island $68,641 Maryland $68,264 Minnesota $67,748 Colorado $67,549 Illinois $67,483 Oregon $67,231 Delaware $67,046

New Hampshire $66,929 Virginia $66,669 Pennsylvania $65,907 Nevada $65,523 North Dakota $65,397 Michigan $65,199 Wisconsin $65,126 Vermont $64,980

Texas $64,576 Maine $64,550 Arizona $64,510 Ohio $64,464 Georgia $63,855 Indiana $63,550 Wyoming $63,491 Utah $63,398

Iowa $63,358 Kansas $63,040 Louisiana $62,948 North Carolina $62,915 Missouri $62,901 Florida $62,643 Montana $62,504 Nebraska $62,372

Kentucky $62,299 South Carolina $62,034 Tennessee $61,869 Idaho $61,802 New Mexico $61,319 Oklahoma $61,213 Alabama $60,823 South Dakota $60,167

Arkansas $59,810 West Virginia $59,618 Mississippi $59,042

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Lab Instructor

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:

Spartanburg: $61,809
Boiling Springs: $61,812
Arcadia: $61,809

Spartanburg, SC $61,809

Boiling Springs, SC $61,812

Arcadia, SC $61,809

Buffalo, SC $61,520

Campobello, SC $61,389

Chesnee, SC $61,642

Clifton, SC $61,801

Clinton, SC $60,827

Converse, SC $61,816

Cowpens, SC $61,728

Cross Anchor, SC $61,380

Cross Hill, SC $60,295

Drayton, SC $61,810

Duncan, SC $61,658

Enoree, SC $61,402

Fairforest, SC $61,809

Fingerville, SC $61,580

Gaffney, SC $61,892

Glendale, SC $61,825

Alcolu, SC $58,573

Ballentine, SC $61,093

Bamberg, SC $59,751

Batesburg, SC $60,525

Bethune, SC $59,902

Bishopville, SC $59,253

Blackstock, SC $61,508

Blair, SC $61,083

Blythewood, SC $60,999

Bowman, SC $59,747

Camden, SC $60,263

Cameron, SC $59,628

Carlisle, SC $61,285

Cassatt, SC $59,877

Cayce, SC $61,147

Chapin, SC $60,878

Chappells, SC $60,065

Cope, SC $59,937

Cordova, SC $60,096

Dalzell, SC $59,094

Davis Station, SC $59,079

Denmark, SC $59,892

Eastover, SC $60,380

Elgin, SC $60,844

Elliott, SC $59,041

Elloree, SC $59,659

Eutawville, SC $59,999

Gable, SC $58,575

Gadsden, SC $60,384

Gaston, SC $61,007

Gilbert, SC $60,799

Great Falls, SC $61,920

Greeleyville, SC $59,240

Heath Springs, SC $61,497

Holly Hill, SC $59,908

Hopkins, SC $60,964

Horatio, SC $59,871

Irmo, SC $61,011

Jenkinsville, SC $60,980

Kershaw, SC $60,382

Lamar, SC $59,297

Leesville, SC $60,690

Lexington, SC $61,066

Liberty Hill, SC $61,075

Little Mountain, SC $60,839

Lugoff, SC $60,566

Lydia, SC $59,367

Lynchburg, SC $58,874

Ehrhardt, SC $59,378

Lodge, SC $59,391

Mc Bee, SC $59,963

Manning, SC $58,881

Mayesville, SC $58,607

Monetta, SC $60,461

Neeses, SC $60,370

Newberry, SC $60,439

New Zion, SC $58,782

North, SC $60,502

Norway, SC $60,035

Olanta, SC $59,165

Orangeburg, SC $59,940

Peak, SC $60,940

Pelion, SC $60,762

Pinewood, SC $59,056

New Ellenton, SC $60,974

Allendale, SC $59,844

Barnwell, SC $60,148

Hilda, SC $59,957

Bath, SC $61,266

Blackville, SC $59,968

Bradley, SC $60,179

Clarks Hill, SC $61,051

Clearwater, SC $61,266

Edgefield, SC $60,770

Elko, SC $60,272

Fairfax, SC $59,648

Gloverville, SC $61,222

Graniteville, SC $61,191

Jackson, SC $61,176

Johnston, SC $60,645

Langley, SC $61,250

Mc Cormick, SC $60,322

Martin, SC $59,961

Modoc, SC $60,825

Montmorenci, SC $60,855

Mount Carmel, SC $59,905

North Augusta, SC $61,266

Beech Island, SC $61,266

Olar, SC $59,710

Parksville, SC $60,716

Plum Branch, SC $60,652

Sycamore, SC $59,690

Trenton, SC $60,938

Troy, SC $60,484

Ulmer, SC $59,678

Vaucluse, SC $61,148

Warrenville, SC $61,210

Williston, SC $60,434

Windsor, SC $60,619

Beaufort, SC $60,703

Ladys Island, SC $60,493

Okatie, SC $61,021

Bluffton, SC $61,282

Brunson, SC $59,475

Coosawhatchie, SC $60,555

Crocketville, SC $59,641

Dale, SC $60,345

Daufuskie Island, SC $61,334

Early Branch, SC $60,002

Estill, SC $59,967

Saint Helena Island, SC $60,617

Furman, SC $60,128

Garnett, SC $60,410

Gifford, SC $59,753

Hampton, SC $59,729

Hilton Head Island, SC $61,050

Hardeeville, SC $61,421

Islandton, SC $59,499

Lobeco, SC $60,384

Luray, SC $59,528

Miley, SC $59,431

Pineland, SC $60,452

Port Royal, SC $60,770

Ridgeland, SC $60,804

Scotia, SC $60,137

Seabrook, SC $60,323

Sheldon, SC $60,617

Tillman, SC $60,740

Varnville, SC $59,869

Yemassee, SC $60,067

Clemson, SC $60,805

Cleveland, SC $60,909

Conestee, SC $61,268

Donalds, SC $60,756

Inman, SC $61,663

Joanna, SC $60,626

Jonesville, SC $61,688

Kinards, SC $60,205

Landrum, SC $61,013

Laurens, SC $60,823

Lockhart, SC $61,706

Lyman, SC $61,460

Mayo, SC $61,714

Moore, SC $61,802

Mountville, SC $60,383

Pacolet, SC $61,725

Pacolet Mills, SC $61,739

Pauline, SC $61,684

Reidville, SC $61,624

Roebuck, SC $61,780

Startex, SC $61,773

Una, SC $61,809

Union, SC $61,464

Waterloo, SC $60,517

Wellford, SC $61,757

White Stone, SC $61,820

Woodruff, SC $61,555

Charleston, SC $62,868

Charleston Afb, SC $62,868

North Charleston, SC $62,868

Hanahan, SC $62,868

Adams Run, SC $61,904

Awendaw, SC $62,308

Bethera, SC $61,636

Bonneau, SC $61,001

Branchville, SC $59,661

Canadys, SC $60,309

Cordesville, SC $61,979

Cottageville, SC $61,472

Cross, SC $60,293

Dorchester, SC $60,860

Edisto Island, SC $61,721

Due West, SC $60,507

Easley, SC $61,176

Fair Play, SC $60,352

Fountain Inn, SC $61,116

Gray Court, SC $61,013

Greenwood, SC $60,307

Greer, SC $61,242

Hodges, SC $60,486

Honea Path, SC $60,880

Iva, SC $60,306

La France, SC $60,858

Liberty, SC $61,015

Long Creek, SC $59,988

Lowndesville, SC $60,329

Marietta, SC $61,011

Mauldin, SC $61,244

Mountain Rest, SC $60,134

Newry, SC $60,698

Ninety Six, SC $60,229

Norris, SC $60,923

Pelzer, SC $61,101

Pendleton, SC $60,888

Pickens, SC $60,952

Seneca, SC $60,684

Piedmont, SC $61,197

Richland, SC $60,502

Salem, SC $60,562

Sandy Springs, SC $60,807

Simpsonville, SC $61,148

Six Mile, SC $60,799

Slater, SC $61,096

Starr, SC $60,572

Sunset, SC $60,749

Tamassee, SC $60,290

Taylors, SC $61,192

Tigerville, SC $61,083

Townville, SC $60,606

Travelers Rest, SC $61,085

Walhalla, SC $60,420

Ware Shoals, SC $60,848

Westminster, SC $60,247

West Union, SC $60,580

Williamston, SC $61,027

Blacksburg, SC $62,463

Bowling Green, SC $63,342

Catawba, SC $63,400

Chester, SC $62,508

Fort Mill, SC $63,372

Chesterfield, SC $60,020

Clover, SC $63,375

Edgemoor, SC $63,383

Fort Lawn, SC $62,811

Hickory Grove, SC $62,046

Jefferson, SC $60,239

Lancaster, SC $62,517

Lando, SC $63,283

Mc Connells, SC $63,075

Mount Croghan, SC $60,324

Pageland, SC $61,385

Richburg, SC $62,764

Rock Hill, SC $63,802

Ruby, SC $60,190

Sharon, SC $62,276

Smyrna, SC $62,359

Van Wyck, SC $63,323

York, SC $63,225

Aiken, SC $60,923

Folly Beach, SC $62,868

Walterboro, SC $60,372

Williams, SC $59,702

Florence, SC $59,545

Andrews, SC $59,655

Aynor, SC $59,491

Bennettsville, SC $59,345

Blenheim, SC $59,420

Cades, SC $59,024

Centenary, SC $59,294

Cheraw, SC $59,973

Clio, SC $59,329

Conway, SC $59,489

Coward, SC $59,422

Darlington, SC $59,532

Dillon, SC $59,336

Effingham, SC $59,516

Fork, SC $59,320

Galivants Ferry, SC $59,479

Green Sea, SC $59,400

Gresham, SC $59,352

Hamer, SC $59,427

Hartsville, SC $59,561

Hemingway, SC $59,440

Johnsonville, SC $59,217

Kingstree, SC $59,483

Lake City, SC $59,165

Lake View, SC $59,433

Lane, SC $59,603

Latta, SC $59,416

Little River, SC $59,808

Little Rock, SC $59,386

Longs, SC $59,632

Loris, SC $59,464

Mc Coll, SC $59,588

Marion, SC $59,373

Myrtle Beach, SC $59,644

Minturn, SC $59,340

Mullins, SC $59,338

Murrells Inlet, SC $59,501

Nesmith, SC $59,409

Nichols, SC $59,382

North Myrtle Beach, SC $59,794

Pamplico, SC $59,361

Patrick, SC $59,937

Pawleys Island, SC $59,400

Rains, SC $59,355

Salters, SC $59,610

Scranton, SC $59,318

Sellers, SC $59,400

Society Hill, SC $59,376

Tatum, SC $59,569

Wallace, SC $59,766

Greenville, SC $61,266

Abbeville, SC $60,265

Anderson, SC $60,841

Belton, SC $60,927

Calhoun Falls, SC $60,031

Central, SC $60,861

Georgetown, SC $59,600

Goose Creek, SC $62,709

Green Pond, SC $61,015

Grover, SC $60,269

Harleyville, SC $60,131

Hollywood, SC $62,220

Huger, SC $62,116

Isle Of Palms, SC $62,856

Jacksonboro, SC $61,432

Jamestown, SC $61,226

Johns Island, SC $62,868

Ladson, SC $62,556

Mc Clellanville, SC $61,271

Moncks Corner, SC $61,668

Mount Pleasant, SC $62,868

Pineville, SC $59,789

Pinopolis, SC $60,975

Ravenel, SC $62,610

Reevesville, SC $59,828

Ridgeville, SC $61,728

Round O, SC $61,219

Ruffin, SC $59,799

Russellville, SC $60,009

Saint George, SC $60,180

Saint Stephen, SC $60,020

Smoaks, SC $59,660

Sullivans Island, SC $62,868

Summerville, SC $62,077

Wadmalaw Island, SC $62,508

Pomaria, SC $60,917

Gramling, SC $61,419

Prosperity, SC $60,723

Rembert, SC $59,608

Ridge Spring, SC $60,597

Ridgeway, SC $60,921

Rion, SC $61,014

Rowesville, SC $59,820

Saint Matthews, SC $60,187

Salley, SC $60,430

Saluda, SC $60,231

Santee, SC $59,891

Sardinia, SC $58,808

Silverstreet, SC $60,137

Springfield, SC $60,273

State Park, SC $61,146

Summerton, SC $59,367

Sumter, SC $58,539

Shaw A F B, SC $58,957

Swansea, SC $60,815

Timmonsville, SC $59,461

Turbeville, SC $58,833

Vance, SC $59,928

Wagener, SC $60,444

Ward, SC $60,457

Wedgefield, SC $59,234

West Columbia, SC $61,147

Westville, SC $60,376

White Rock, SC $60,946

Whitmire, SC $60,476

Winnsboro, SC $61,165

Columbia, SC $61,147

Adjunct Lab Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Lab Instructor'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.

$54,269

Average $62,034/year

$70,755

$4,522

Average $5,170/month

$5,896

$1,044

Average $1,193/week

$1,361

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,755	$5,896	$1,361	$34
Average	$62,034	$5,170	$1,193	$30
25th Percentile	$54,269	$4,522	$1,044	$26

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