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

A Data Entry Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,126 for beginners, reaching about $47,564 at mid-level, and approach $52,389 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Data Entry Specialist?

Data Entry Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Entry Specialist roles are District of Columbia $54,254, California $54,048, Massachusetts $53,328. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Entry Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Data Entry Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Data Entry Specialist Consultant: $140,745; Entry Quality Assurance Specialist: $68,600; Entry Employee Relations Specialist: $64,300; AP Data Entry Specialist: $50,703; Medical Data Entry Specialist: $49,533.

Data Entry Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Entry Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Entry Specialist in Delaware is $49,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,600
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,288 to $55,892
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,431

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Data Entry Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,892	$4,658	$1,075	$27
Average	$49,624	$4,135	$954	$24
25th Percentile	$44,288	$3,691	$852	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Data Entry Specialist Salaries

A Data Entry Specialist'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 Entry Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Entry Specialist'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): $46,126
Early Career (1-2 years): $46,526
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,564
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,163
Expert (over 8 years): $52,389

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Data Entry Specialist	$46,126
Intermediate Level Data Entry Specialist	$46,526
Senior Level Data Entry Specialist	$47,564
Specialist Level Data Entry Specialist	$49,163
Expert Level Data Entry Specialist	$52,389

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How Do Data Entry Specialist 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 Entry Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,254.
California: $54,048.
Massachusetts: $53,328.

District of Columbia $54,254 California $54,048 Massachusetts $53,328 Washington $53,132 New Jersey $53,112 Alaska $53,044 Connecticut $52,368 New York $52,093

Hawaii $51,216 Rhode Island $50,804 Maryland $50,525 Minnesota $50,143 Colorado $49,996 Illinois $49,947 Oregon $49,761 Delaware $49,624

New Hampshire $49,537 Virginia $49,344 Pennsylvania $48,781 Nevada $48,496 North Dakota $48,403 Michigan $48,256 Wisconsin $48,202 Vermont $48,095

Texas $47,796 Maine $47,776 Arizona $47,747 Ohio $47,712 Georgia $47,262 Indiana $47,036 Wyoming $46,992 Utah $46,924

Iowa $46,894 Kansas $46,659 Louisiana $46,590 North Carolina $46,566 Missouri $46,556 Florida $46,365 Montana $46,262 Nebraska $46,164

Kentucky $46,110 South Carolina $45,914 Tennessee $45,792 Idaho $45,743 New Mexico $45,385 Oklahoma $45,307 Alabama $45,017 South Dakota $44,532

Arkansas $44,268 West Virginia $44,126 Mississippi $43,699

Top Paying Cities for Data Entry Specialists

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: $51,358
Little Creek: $50,883
Magnolia: $51,094

Lincoln, DE $51,358 Little Creek, DE $50,883 Magnolia, DE $51,094 Milford, DE $51,358 Marydel, DE $50,692 Millsboro, DE $51,358 Millville, DE $51,701 Milton, DE $51,358

Nassau, DE $51,358 Ocean View, DE $51,701 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,701 Seaford, DE $50,819 Selbyville, DE $51,701 Smyrna, DE $50,633 Viola, DE $51,094 Woodside, DE $50,947

Bear, DE $50,261 Newark, DE $50,280 Claymont, DE $50,319 Delaware City, DE $50,280 Hockessin, DE $50,319 Kirkwood, DE $50,280 Middletown, DE $50,530 Montchanin, DE $50,319

New Castle, DE $50,319 Odessa, DE $50,599 Port Penn, DE $50,143 Rockland, DE $50,319 Saint Georges, DE $50,280 Townsend, DE $50,525 Winterthur, DE $50,319 Lewes, DE $51,358

Wilmington, DE $50,319 Dover, DE $50,858 Dover Afb, DE $50,976 Bethany Beach, DE $51,701 Bethel, DE $50,819 Bridgeville, DE $51,358 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,912 Cheswold, DE $50,741

Clayton, DE $50,613 Dagsboro, DE $51,701 Delmar, DE $50,819 Ellendale, DE $51,358 Felton, DE $51,358 Fenwick Island, DE $51,701 Frankford, DE $51,701 Frederica, DE $51,358

Georgetown, DE $51,358 Greenwood, DE $51,358 Harbeson, DE $51,358 Harrington, DE $51,358 Hartly, DE $50,589 Houston, DE $51,358 Kenton, DE $50,613 Laurel, DE $50,819

Yorklyn, DE $50,319

Data Entry Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Entry Specialist'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 January 01, 2026

$44,288

Average $49,624/year

$55,892

$3,691

Average $4,135/month

$4,658

$852

Average $954/week

$1,075

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,892	$4,658	$1,075	$27
Average	$49,624	$4,135	$954	$24
25th Percentile	$44,288	$3,691	$852	$21

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