Data Collector Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Collector make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Collector in the United States is $69,473 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,997
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,054 to $78,122
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,210
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Data Collector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $78,122 $6,510 $1,502 $38
Average $69,473 $5,789 $1,336 $33
25th Percentile $63,054 $5,255 $1,213 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Data Collector Salaries

A Data Collector'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 Data Collector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Collector'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): $67,834
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,837
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,224
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,722
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,839
Levels Salary
Data Stew... Level Data Collector$67,834
Data Coll... Level Data Collector$68,837
Data Stew... Level Data Collector$83,224
Data Stew... Level Data Collector$131,722
Data Cont... Level Data Collector$85,839
$67,834 0 yr
$68,837 < 2 yrs
$83,224 2-4 yrs
$131,722 5-8 yrs
$85,839 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Collectors

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:

  • San Jose: $87,627
  • San Francisco: $86,765
  • Oakland: $84,841

What Skills Can Increase a Data Collector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
  • Data Security (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Protecting our organization's data and digital information from unauthorized access, theft, and cyberattacks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.52%
Change Management 1.5%
Data Security 1.06%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Data Collector's salary.
  • Data Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Modeling
$81,978
18%
Tableau
$79,894
15%
Agile
$79,199
14%
Informatica
$79,199
14%
Data Profiling
$77,810
12%
Data Science
$77,810
12%
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Data Collector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Collector'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Collector

Salaries for a Data Collector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,563 in 2023 to around $97,001 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Collector salary trends, .

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