Data Abstractor Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Abstractor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Abstractor in the United States is $88,347 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,891
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,744 to $96,483
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,911
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Data Abstractor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $96,483 $8,040 $1,855 $46
Average $88,347 $7,362 $1,699 $42
25th Percentile $79,744 $6,645 $1,534 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Data Abstractor Salaries

A Data Abstractor'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 Abstractor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Abstractor'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): $86,316
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $86,555
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,944
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,194
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,494
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Abstractor$86,316
Intermediate Level Data Abstractor$86,555
Senior Level Data Abstractor$88,944
Specialist Level Data Abstractor$92,194
Expert Level Data Abstractor$93,494
$86,316 0 yr
$86,555 < 2 yrs
$88,944 2-4 yrs
$92,194 5-8 yrs
$93,494 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Abstractors

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: $111,432
  • San Francisco: $110,336
  • Oakland: $107,889

What Skills Can Increase a Data Abstractor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.44% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Clinical Trial (Mentioned in 3.65% Job Postings): Clinical trials are prospective biomedical or behavioral research studies on human participants designed to answer specific questions about biomedical or behavioral interventions, including new treatments.
  • Clinical Support (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Assists healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care. They work with an individual practitioner or a team, taking on tasks such as welcoming and preparing patients, explaining treatment and updating patient records
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 7.44%
Clinical Trial 3.65%
Clinical Support 2.44%
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 Abstractor's salary.
  • Clinical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 44%.
  • Organizational Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Support
$127,220
44%
Organizational Skills
$108,667
23%
Presentation
$104,249
18%
Microsoft Office
$99,832
13%
Clinical Data Management
$92,764
5%
Program Management
$91,881
4%
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How Education impacts a Data Abstractor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Abstractors 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 Abstractor with a Associate's Degree is between $69,715 and $77,827).

Data Abstractor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Abstractor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 9.6%
Associates 10.6%
Bachelors 47.9%
Masters 26.6%
Doctorate 4.3%
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Data Abstractor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Abstractor'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

Salary Trends for Data Abstractor

Salaries for a Data Abstractor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,275 in 2023 to around $76,311 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Abstractor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Abstractor Over Time

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$78,275
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$77,635
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2024 $77,635
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