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

A Data Quality Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $72,830 for beginners, reaching about $76,803 at mid-level, and approach $77,233 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Data Quality Specialist?

Data Quality Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Quality Specialist roles are District of Columbia $80,516, California $80,211, Massachusetts $79,142. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Quality Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Data Quality Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Quality Assurance Specialist IV: $125,884; Total Quality Specialist IV: $125,323; Total Quality Specialist III: $101,013; Senior Quality Assurance Specialist: $100,913; Quality Assurance Specialist III: $100,892.

Data Quality Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Quality Specialist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Quality Specialist in Delaware is $73,644 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,276
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,273 to $79,209
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,651

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Data Quality Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,209	$6,601	$1,523	$38
Average	$73,644	$6,137	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$65,273	$5,439	$1,255	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Data Quality Specialist Salaries

A Data Quality 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 Quality Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Quality 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): $72,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,803
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,061
Expert (over 8 years): $77,233

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Data Quality Specialist	$72,830
Intermediate Level Data Quality Specialist	$74,397
Senior Level Data Quality Specialist	$76,803
Specialist Level Data Quality Specialist	$77,061
Expert Level Data Quality Specialist	$77,233

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

District of Columbia: $80,516.
California: $80,211.
Massachusetts: $79,142.

District of Columbia $80,516 California $80,211 Massachusetts $79,142 Washington $78,851 New Jersey $78,822 Alaska $78,720 Connecticut $77,716 New York $77,309

Hawaii $76,007 Rhode Island $75,397 Maryland $74,982 Minnesota $74,415 Colorado $74,197 Illinois $74,124 Oregon $73,848 Delaware $73,644

New Hampshire $73,516 Virginia $73,229 Pennsylvania $72,393 Nevada $71,971 North Dakota $71,833 Michigan $71,615 Wisconsin $71,535 Vermont $71,375

Texas $70,931 Maine $70,902 Arizona $70,859 Ohio $70,808 Georgia $70,139 Indiana $69,804 Wyoming $69,739 Utah $69,637

Iowa $69,593 Kansas $69,244 Louisiana $69,143 North Carolina $69,106 Missouri $69,092 Florida $68,808 Montana $68,655 Nebraska $68,510

Kentucky $68,430 South Carolina $68,139 Tennessee $67,957 Idaho $67,884 New Mexico $67,354 Oklahoma $67,237 Alabama $66,808 South Dakota $66,088

Arkansas $65,696 West Virginia $65,485 Mississippi $64,852

Top Paying Cities for Data Quality 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: $76,218
Little Creek: $75,513
Magnolia: $75,826

Lincoln, DE $76,218 Little Creek, DE $75,513 Magnolia, DE $75,826 Milford, DE $76,218 Marydel, DE $75,229 Millsboro, DE $76,218 Millville, DE $76,727 Milton, DE $76,218

Nassau, DE $76,218 Ocean View, DE $76,727 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,727 Seaford, DE $75,418 Selbyville, DE $76,727 Smyrna, DE $75,142 Viola, DE $75,826 Woodside, DE $75,607

Bear, DE $74,589 Newark, DE $74,618 Claymont, DE $74,677 Delaware City, DE $74,618 Hockessin, DE $74,677 Kirkwood, DE $74,618 Middletown, DE $74,989 Montchanin, DE $74,677

New Castle, DE $74,677 Odessa, DE $75,091 Port Penn, DE $74,415 Rockland, DE $74,677 Saint Georges, DE $74,618 Townsend, DE $74,982 Winterthur, DE $74,677 Lewes, DE $76,218

Wilmington, DE $74,677 Dover, DE $75,477 Dover Afb, DE $75,651 Bethany Beach, DE $76,727 Bethel, DE $75,418 Bridgeville, DE $76,218 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,556 Cheswold, DE $75,302

Clayton, DE $75,113 Dagsboro, DE $76,727 Delmar, DE $75,418 Ellendale, DE $76,218 Felton, DE $76,218 Fenwick Island, DE $76,727 Frankford, DE $76,727 Frederica, DE $76,218

Georgetown, DE $76,218 Greenwood, DE $76,218 Harbeson, DE $76,218 Harrington, DE $76,218 Hartly, DE $75,077 Houston, DE $76,218 Kenton, DE $75,113 Laurel, DE $75,418

Yorklyn, DE $74,677

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

Understanding how a Data Quality 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

$65,273

Average $73,644/year

$79,209

$5,439

Average $6,137/month

$6,601

$1,255

Average $1,416/week

$1,523

$31

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,209	$6,601	$1,523	$38
Average	$73,644	$6,137	$1,416	$35
25th Percentile	$65,273	$5,439	$1,255	$31

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