Data Collection Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Collection Associate make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Collection Associate in the United States is $46,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,481
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,618 to $53,458
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,682
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Data Collection Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,458 $4,455 $1,028 $26
Average $46,843 $3,904 $901 $23
25th Percentile $43,618 $3,635 $839 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Data Collection Associate Salaries

A Data Collection Associate'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Collection Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Collection Associate'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): $40,762
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,465
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,726
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,340
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,196
Levels Salary
Fraud Det... Level Data Collection Associate$40,762
Data Coll... Level Data Collection Associate$45,465
Fraud Det... Level Data Collection Associate$50,726
Merchant ... Level Data Collection Associate$62,340
Fraud Det... Level Data Collection Associate$69,196
$40,762 0 yr
$45,465 < 2 yrs
$50,726 2-4 yrs
$62,340 5-8 yrs
$69,196 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data Collection Associate 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 Collection Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,864.
  • California: $51,668.
  • Massachusetts: $50,979.

Top Paying Cities for Data Collection Associates

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: $59,083
  • San Francisco: $58,502
  • Oakland: $57,205

What Skills Can Increase a Data Collection Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.07% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 1.67% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Financial Analysis (Mentioned in 1.12% Job Postings): Financial statement analysis (or financial analysis) is the process of reviewing and analyzing a company's financial statements to make better economic decisions to earn income in future. These statements include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, notes to accounts and a statement of changes in equity (if applicable). Financial statement analysis is a method or process involving specific techniques for evaluating risks, performance, financial health, and future prospects of an organization. It is used by a variety of stakeholders, such as credit and equity investors, the government, the public, and decision-makers within the organization. These stakeholders have different interests and apply a variety of different techniques to meet their needs. For example, equity investors are interested in the long-term earnings power of the organization and perhaps the sustainability and growth of dividend payments. Creditors want to ensure the interest and principal is paid on the organizations debt securities (e.g., bonds) when due.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.07%
Data Analysis 1.67%
Financial Analysis 1.12%
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 Collection Associate's salary.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 45%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Procurement
$67,922
45%
Computer Science
$63,706
36%
Tableau
$57,148
22%
Python
$56,211
20%
Economics
$55,275
18%
Data Analysis
$53,869
15%
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How Education impacts a Data Collection Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Collection Associates enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Data Collection Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $44,220 and $47,265).

Data Collection Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Collection Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 22.2%
High School 22.2%
Associates 22.2%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 5.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Data Collection Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Collection Associate'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Collection Associate

Salaries for a Data Collection Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,358 in 2023 to around $45,109 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Collection Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Collection Associate Over Time

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2024
$45,440
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