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

A Data Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Data Specialist (0-1 years)earns $43,859, a Transaction Processing Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $47,578, a Transaction Processing Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $53,283, a Transaction Processing Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $61,439, a Transaction Processing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,083,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Specialist?

Data Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Specialist roles are District of Columbia $48,434, California $48,251, Massachusetts $47,608. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Data Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Data Integration Specialist: $159,954; Data Analyst Specialist: $127,312; Product Data Specialist: $123,392; Data & Analytics Specialist: $122,951; Data Migration Specialist: $114,308.

Data Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Specialist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Specialist in Delaware is $44,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,856 to $50,306
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,721

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Data Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,306	$4,192	$967	$24
Average	$44,300	$3,692	$852	$21
25th Percentile	$40,856	$3,405	$786	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Data Specialist Salaries

A Data 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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data 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): $43,859
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,578
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,283
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,439
Expert (over 8 years): $83,083

Levels	Salary
Data Spec... Level Data Specialist	$43,859
Transacti... Level Data Specialist	$47,578
Transacti... Level Data Specialist	$53,283
Transacti... Level Data Specialist	$61,439
Transacti... Level Data Specialist	$83,083

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

District of Columbia: $48,434.
California: $48,251.
Massachusetts: $47,608.

District of Columbia $48,434 California $48,251 Massachusetts $47,608 Washington $47,433 New Jersey $47,415 Alaska $47,354 Connecticut $46,750 New York $46,505

Hawaii $45,722 Rhode Island $45,355 Maryland $45,105 Minnesota $44,764 Colorado $44,633 Illinois $44,589 Oregon $44,423 Delaware $44,300

New Hampshire $44,223 Virginia $44,051 Pennsylvania $43,548 Nevada $43,294 North Dakota $43,211 Michigan $43,080 Wisconsin $43,032 Vermont $42,936

Texas $42,669 Maine $42,651 Arizona $42,625 Ohio $42,594 Georgia $42,192 Indiana $41,991 Wyoming $41,951 Utah $41,890

Iowa $41,864 Kansas $41,654 Louisiana $41,593 North Carolina $41,571 Missouri $41,562 Florida $41,391 Montana $41,300 Nebraska $41,212

Kentucky $41,164 South Carolina $40,989 Tennessee $40,880 Idaho $40,836 New Mexico $40,517 Oklahoma $40,447 Alabama $40,188 South Dakota $39,755

Arkansas $39,519 West Virginia $39,392 Mississippi $39,012

Top Paying Cities for Data 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: $44,101
Little Creek: $44,424
Magnolia: $44,360

Lincoln, DE $44,101 Little Creek, DE $44,424 Magnolia, DE $44,360 Milford, DE $44,213 Marydel, DE $44,286 Millsboro, DE $43,916 Millville, DE $43,984 Milton, DE $44,060

Nassau, DE $44,092 Ocean View, DE $43,976 Rehoboth Beach, DE $44,061 Seaford, DE $44,086 Selbyville, DE $43,903 Smyrna, DE $44,454 Viola, DE $44,250 Woodside, DE $44,369

Bear, DE $44,266 Newark, DE $44,250 Claymont, DE $44,340 Delaware City, DE $44,294 Hockessin, DE $44,246 Kirkwood, DE $44,286 Middletown, DE $44,303 Montchanin, DE $44,256

New Castle, DE $44,262 Odessa, DE $44,325 Port Penn, DE $44,354 Rockland, DE $44,260 Saint Georges, DE $44,289 Townsend, DE $44,357 Winterthur, DE $44,265 Lewes, DE $44,077

Wilmington, DE $44,248 Dover, DE $44,424 Dover Afb, DE $44,190 Bethany Beach, DE $43,930 Bethel, DE $43,975 Bridgeville, DE $44,079 Camden Wyoming, DE $44,299 Cheswold, DE $44,409

Clayton, DE $44,411 Dagsboro, DE $43,899 Delmar, DE $43,829 Ellendale, DE $43,962 Felton, DE $44,209 Fenwick Island, DE $43,909 Frankford, DE $43,832 Frederica, DE $44,253

Georgetown, DE $43,883 Greenwood, DE $44,086 Harbeson, DE $43,930 Harrington, DE $44,153 Hartly, DE $44,291 Houston, DE $44,090 Kenton, DE $44,413 Laurel, DE $43,856

Yorklyn, DE $44,259

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

Understanding how a Data 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.

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$40,856

Average $44,300/year

$50,306

$3,405

Average $3,692/month

$4,192

$786

Average $852/week

$967

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,306	$4,192	$967	$24
Average	$44,300	$3,692	$852	$21
25th Percentile	$40,856	$3,405	$786	$20

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