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

What industry pays the highest salary for Data Collector?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Data Collector roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

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 $68,632, a Data Collector (2-4 years)earns $69,671, a Data Steward III (4-7 years)earns $84,238, a Data Steward IV (7+ years)earns $133,470, a Data Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,975,

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 $76,876, California $76,585, Massachusetts $75,564. 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: $106,008; Field Data Collector: $71,445; TSA On Call Data Collector: $52,648; Debt Collector: $50,595; Collector III: $48,700.

Data Collector Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Collector make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Collector in Delaware is $70,315 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): $87,050
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,850 to $79,075
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,965

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Data Collector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,075	$6,590	$1,521	$38
Average	$70,315	$5,860	$1,352	$34
25th Percentile	$63,850	$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): $68,632
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,671
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,238
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,470
Expert (over 8 years): $86,975

Levels	Salary
Data Stew... Level Data Collector	$68,632
Data Coll... Level Data Collector	$69,671
Data Stew... Level Data Collector	$84,238
Data Stew... Level Data Collector	$133,470
Data Cont... Level Data Collector	$86,975

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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: $76,876.
California: $76,585.
Massachusetts: $75,564.

District of Columbia $76,876 California $76,585 Massachusetts $75,564 Washington $75,286 New Jersey $75,258 Alaska $75,161 Connecticut $74,203 New York $73,814

Hawaii $72,571 Rhode Island $71,988 Maryland $71,592 Minnesota $71,051 Colorado $70,842 Illinois $70,773 Oregon $70,509 Delaware $70,315

New Hampshire $70,193 Virginia $69,919 Pennsylvania $69,121 Nevada $68,718 North Dakota $68,586 Michigan $68,378 Wisconsin $68,301 Vermont $68,148

Texas $67,725 Maine $67,697 Arizona $67,656 Ohio $67,607 Georgia $66,968 Indiana $66,649 Wyoming $66,586 Utah $66,489

Iowa $66,447 Kansas $66,114 Louisiana $66,017 North Carolina $65,982 Missouri $65,968 Florida $65,698 Montana $65,552 Nebraska $65,413

Kentucky $65,336 South Carolina $65,059 Tennessee $64,885 Idaho $64,816 New Mexico $64,309 Oklahoma $64,198 Alabama $63,788 South Dakota $63,101

Arkansas $62,726 West Virginia $62,524 Mississippi $61,920

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: $69,998
Little Creek: $70,511
Magnolia: $70,409

Lincoln, DE $69,998 Little Creek, DE $70,511 Magnolia, DE $70,409 Milford, DE $70,176 Marydel, DE $70,291 Millsboro, DE $69,704 Millville, DE $69,812 Milton, DE $69,933

Nassau, DE $69,984 Ocean View, DE $69,800 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,934 Seaford, DE $69,974 Selbyville, DE $69,684 Smyrna, DE $70,559 Viola, DE $70,234 Woodside, DE $70,423

Bear, DE $70,261 Newark, DE $70,234 Claymont, DE $70,378 Delaware City, DE $70,304 Hockessin, DE $70,228 Kirkwood, DE $70,291 Middletown, DE $70,318 Montchanin, DE $70,244

New Castle, DE $70,254 Odessa, DE $70,353 Port Penn, DE $70,400 Rockland, DE $70,251 Saint Georges, DE $70,296 Townsend, DE $70,404 Winterthur, DE $70,259 Lewes, DE $69,960

Wilmington, DE $70,231 Dover, DE $70,511 Dover Afb, DE $70,139 Bethany Beach, DE $69,727 Bethel, DE $69,799 Bridgeville, DE $69,963 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,312 Cheswold, DE $70,488

Clayton, DE $70,490 Dagsboro, DE $69,678 Delmar, DE $69,566 Ellendale, DE $69,777 Felton, DE $70,170 Fenwick Island, DE $69,693 Frankford, DE $69,572 Frederica, DE $70,240

Georgetown, DE $69,652 Greenwood, DE $69,975 Harbeson, DE $69,726 Harrington, DE $70,082 Hartly, DE $70,300 Houston, DE $69,982 Kenton, DE $70,493 Laurel, DE $69,610

Yorklyn, DE $70,249

Data Collector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Collector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Data Collector positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Collector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data Collector

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$85,784	$41.0	22%
Energy & Utilities	$82,971	$40.0	18%
Healthcare	$80,862	$39.0	15%
Biotechnology	$78,753	$38.0	12%
Financial Services	$77,346	$37.0	10%

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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$63,850

Average $70,315/year

$79,075

$5,321

Average $5,860/month

$6,590

$1,228

Average $1,352/week

$1,521

$31

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,075	$6,590	$1,521	$38
Average	$70,315	$5,860	$1,352	$34
25th Percentile	$63,850	$5,321	$1,228	$31

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