What are the main factors that influence a Cerner Consultant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Cerner Consultant's salary?

A Cerner Consultant's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,320 for beginners, reaching about $84,850 at mid-level, and approach $85,934 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cerner Consultant?

Cerner Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cerner Consultant roles are District of Columbia $90,969, California $90,624, Massachusetts $89,416. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cerner Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Cerner Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Senior Cerner Project Manager: $131,813; Cerner Certified Application Analyst Senior: $120,600; Application Coordinator/Project Manager-Cerner Certified: $105,900; Cerner Project Manager: $105,890; Report Writer/Analyst -Cerner Certified: $103,630.

Cerner Consultant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Cerner Consultant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cerner Consultant in Delaware is $83,205 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,008
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,549 to $88,860
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,041

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Cerner Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,860	$7,405	$1,709	$43
Average	$83,205	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$81,549	$6,796	$1,568	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Cerner Consultant Salaries

A Cerner Consultant'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 Cerner Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cerner Consultant'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): $83,320
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,504
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,850
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,717
Expert (over 8 years): $85,934

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cerner Consultant	$83,320
Intermediate Level Cerner Consultant	$83,504
Senior Level Cerner Consultant	$84,850
Specialist Level Cerner Consultant	$85,717
Expert Level Cerner Consultant	$85,934

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How Do Cerner Consultant 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 Cerner Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,969.
California: $90,624.
Massachusetts: $89,416.

District of Columbia $90,969 California $90,624 Massachusetts $89,416 Washington $89,088 New Jersey $89,055 Alaska $88,940 Connecticut $87,806 New York $87,346

Hawaii $85,875 Rhode Island $85,185 Maryland $84,717 Minnesota $84,076 Colorado $83,829 Illinois $83,747 Oregon $83,435 Delaware $83,205

New Hampshire $83,060 Virginia $82,737 Pennsylvania $81,792 Nevada $81,315 North Dakota $81,159 Michigan $80,913 Wisconsin $80,822 Vermont $80,642

Texas $80,140 Maine $80,107 Arizona $80,058 Ohio $80,001 Georgia $79,245 Indiana $78,867 Wyoming $78,793 Utah $78,678

Iowa $78,629 Kansas $78,234 Louisiana $78,119 North Carolina $78,078 Missouri $78,062 Florida $77,741 Montana $77,569 Nebraska $77,404

Kentucky $77,314 South Carolina $76,985 Tennessee $76,780 Idaho $76,698 New Mexico $76,098 Oklahoma $75,967 Alabama $75,482 South Dakota $74,668

Arkansas $74,225 West Virginia $73,986 Mississippi $73,272

Top Paying Cities for Cerner Consultants

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: $82,830
Little Creek: $83,437
Magnolia: $83,317

Lincoln, DE $82,830 Little Creek, DE $83,437 Magnolia, DE $83,317 Milford, DE $83,041 Marydel, DE $83,177 Millsboro, DE $82,483 Millville, DE $82,610 Milton, DE $82,753

Nassau, DE $82,813 Ocean View, DE $82,596 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,755 Seaford, DE $82,802 Selbyville, DE $82,459 Smyrna, DE $83,494 Viola, DE $83,110 Woodside, DE $83,333

Bear, DE $83,141 Newark, DE $83,110 Claymont, DE $83,280 Delaware City, DE $83,193 Hockessin, DE $83,102 Kirkwood, DE $83,177 Middletown, DE $83,209 Montchanin, DE $83,121

New Castle, DE $83,133 Odessa, DE $83,250 Port Penn, DE $83,306 Rockland, DE $83,129 Saint Georges, DE $83,183 Townsend, DE $83,311 Winterthur, DE $83,139 Lewes, DE $82,785

Wilmington, DE $83,106 Dover, DE $83,437 Dover Afb, DE $82,997 Bethany Beach, DE $82,509 Bethel, DE $82,594 Bridgeville, DE $82,789 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,202 Cheswold, DE $83,410

Clayton, DE $83,412 Dagsboro, DE $82,452 Delmar, DE $82,319 Ellendale, DE $82,569 Felton, DE $83,034 Fenwick Island, DE $82,470 Frankford, DE $82,326 Frederica, DE $83,116

Georgetown, DE $82,420 Greenwood, DE $82,802 Harbeson, DE $82,508 Harrington, DE $82,929 Hartly, DE $83,187 Houston, DE $82,811 Kenton, DE $83,416 Laurel, DE $82,371

Yorklyn, DE $83,127

Cerner Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cerner Consultant roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Cerner Consultant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Cerner Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Cerner Consultant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$99,846	$48.0	20%

Cerner Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cerner Consultant'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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$81,549

Average $83,205/year

$88,860

$6,796

Average $6,934/month

$7,405

$1,568

Average $1,600/week

$1,709

$39

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,860	$7,405	$1,709	$43
Average	$83,205	$6,934	$1,600	$40
25th Percentile	$81,549	$6,796	$1,568	$39

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