DC Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a DC Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DC Associate in the United States is $40,417 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,822
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,013 to $44,294
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,825
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DC Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,294 $3,691 $852 $21
Average $40,417 $3,368 $777 $19
25th Percentile $38,013 $3,168 $731 $18
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Key Factors That Influence DC Associate Salaries

A DC 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects DC Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DC 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): $39,959
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,531
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,101
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,272
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,386
Levels Salary
Entry Level DC Associate$39,959
Intermediate Level DC Associate$40,531
Senior Level DC Associate$41,101
Specialist Level DC Associate$41,272
Expert Level DC Associate$41,386
$39,959 0 yr
$40,531 < 2 yrs
$41,101 2-4 yrs
$41,272 5-8 yrs
$41,386 > 8 yrs
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How Do DC 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 DC Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,750.
  • California: $44,580.
  • Massachusetts: $43,986.

Top Paying Cities for DC 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: $50,978
  • San Francisco: $50,477
  • Oakland: $49,358

What Skills Can Increase a DC Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.79% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 3.89% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
  • Safety Regulations (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Regulations or rules that are put in place to ensure a product, event, etc., is safe and not dangerous.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.79%
Material Handling 3.89%
Safety Regulations 2.6%
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 DC Associate's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Merchandising: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$45,672
13%
Merchandising
$45,267
12%
Sense Of Urgency
$44,863
11%
Customer Service
$43,651
8%
Time Management
$42,842
6%
Scheduling
$42,438
5%
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DC Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for DC Associate

Salaries for a DC Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $34,262 in 2023 to around $33,695 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of DC Associate salary trends, .

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