Accessibility Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Accessibility Specialist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accessibility Specialist in the United States is $54,532 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,251
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,233 to $61,190
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,499
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Accessibility Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $61,190 $5,099 $1,177 $29
Average $54,532 $4,544 $1,049 $26
25th Percentile $48,233 $4,019 $928 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Accessibility Specialist Salaries

An Accessibility 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Accessibility 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:

  • San Jose: $68,781
  • San Francisco: $68,105
  • Oakland: $66,594

What Skills Can Increase an Accessibility Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.88% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 3.14% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
  • Instrument Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): The Instruments Maintenance section is made up of expert technicians able to repair and maintain laboratory equipment such as Vacuum Pumps, Centrifuges, Incubators, Ice Makers, Film Developers, Pipettes, Robots and more.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.88%
Quality Assurance 3.14%
Instrument Maintenance 2.24%
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 an Accessibility Specialist's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$72,527
33%
Service Excellence
$62,711
15%
Critical Thinking
$58,349
7%
Decision Making
$58,349
7%
Specimen Collection
$56,713
4%
Patient Care
$56,713
4%
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How Education impacts an Accessibility Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Accessibility Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Accessibility Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $57,391 and $61,046).

Accessibility Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Accessibility Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 12.3%
Associates 52.9%
Bachelors 32.0%
Masters 2.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Accessibility Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accessibility 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Accessibility Specialist

Salaries for an Accessibility Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,088 in 2023 to around $54,206 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Accessibility Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Accessibility Specialist Over Time

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2023
$55,088
2024
$54,846
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$54,206
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2024 $54,846
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