What are the main factors that influence a Data Collector's salary?

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

How does experience change A Data Collector's salary?

A Data Collector's salary grows with experience: a Data Steward I (0-2 years)earns $68,695, a Data Collector (2-4 years)earns $69,711, a Data Steward III (4-7 years)earns $84,281, a Data Steward IV (7+ years)earns $133,395, a Data Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,929,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Collector?

Data Collector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Collector roles are District of Columbia $76,921, California $76,629, Massachusetts $75,608. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Collector roles make?

Salaries for Data Collector level roles vary by specialization: Retail Data Collector: $106,020; Field Data Collector: $71,484; TSA On Call Data Collector: $52,611; Debt Collector: $50,584; Collector III: $48,700.

Data Collector Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Collector make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Collector in Delaware is $70,356 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,089
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,855 to $79,114
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,936

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Data Collector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,114	$6,593	$1,521	$38
Average	$70,356	$5,863	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$63,855	$5,321	$1,228	$31

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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): $68,695
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,711
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,281
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,395
Expert (over 8 years): $86,929

Levels	Salary
Data Stew... Level Data Collector	$68,695
Data Coll... Level Data Collector	$69,711
Data Stew... Level Data Collector	$84,281
Data Stew... Level Data Collector	$133,395
Data Cont... Level Data Collector	$86,929

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How Do Data Collector 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 Data Collectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,921.
California: $76,629.
Massachusetts: $75,608.

District of Columbia $76,921 California $76,629 Massachusetts $75,608 Washington $75,330 New Jersey $75,302 Alaska $75,205 Connecticut $74,246 New York $73,857

Hawaii $72,613 Rhode Island $72,030 Maryland $71,634 Minnesota $71,092 Colorado $70,884 Illinois $70,814 Oregon $70,550 Delaware $70,356

New Hampshire $70,233 Virginia $69,960 Pennsylvania $69,161 Nevada $68,758 North Dakota $68,626 Michigan $68,417 Wisconsin $68,341 Vermont $68,188

Texas $67,764 Maine $67,736 Arizona $67,695 Ohio $67,646 Georgia $67,007 Indiana $66,687 Wyoming $66,625 Utah $66,528

Iowa $66,486 Kansas $66,152 Louisiana $66,055 North Carolina $66,020 Missouri $66,006 Florida $65,736 Montana $65,590 Nebraska $65,451

Kentucky $65,374 South Carolina $65,096 Tennessee $64,923 Idaho $64,853 New Mexico $64,346 Oklahoma $64,235 Alabama $63,825 South Dakota $63,137

Arkansas $62,762 West Virginia $62,561 Mississippi $61,956

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:

Lincoln: $72,815
Little Creek: $72,141
Magnolia: $72,440

Lincoln, DE $72,815 Little Creek, DE $72,141 Magnolia, DE $72,440 Milford, DE $72,815 Marydel, DE $71,870 Millsboro, DE $72,815 Millville, DE $73,301 Milton, DE $72,815

Nassau, DE $72,815 Ocean View, DE $73,301 Rehoboth Beach, DE $73,301 Seaford, DE $72,051 Selbyville, DE $73,301 Smyrna, DE $71,787 Viola, DE $72,440 Woodside, DE $72,231

Bear, DE $71,259 Newark, DE $71,286 Claymont, DE $71,342 Delaware City, DE $71,286 Hockessin, DE $71,342 Kirkwood, DE $71,286 Middletown, DE $71,641 Montchanin, DE $71,342

New Castle, DE $71,342 Odessa, DE $71,738 Port Penn, DE $71,092 Rockland, DE $71,342 Saint Georges, DE $71,286 Townsend, DE $71,634 Winterthur, DE $71,342 Lewes, DE $72,815

Wilmington, DE $71,342 Dover, DE $72,106 Dover Afb, DE $72,273 Bethany Beach, DE $73,301 Bethel, DE $72,051 Bridgeville, DE $72,815 Camden Wyoming, DE $72,183 Cheswold, DE $71,939

Clayton, DE $71,759 Dagsboro, DE $73,301 Delmar, DE $72,051 Ellendale, DE $72,815 Felton, DE $72,815 Fenwick Island, DE $73,301 Frankford, DE $73,301 Frederica, DE $72,815

Georgetown, DE $72,815 Greenwood, DE $72,815 Harbeson, DE $72,815 Harrington, DE $72,815 Hartly, DE $71,724 Houston, DE $72,815 Kenton, DE $71,759 Laurel, DE $72,051

Yorklyn, DE $71,342

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.

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$63,855

Average $70,356/year

$79,114

$5,321

Average $5,863/month

$6,593

$1,228

Average $1,353/week

$1,521

$31

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,114	$6,593	$1,521	$38
Average	$70,356	$5,863	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$63,855	$5,321	$1,228	$31

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