Data Services Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Services Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Services Specialist in the United States is $48,634 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,381
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,652 to $55,306
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,027
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Data Services Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $55,306 $4,609 $1,064 $27
Average $48,634 $4,053 $935 $23
25th Percentile $44,652 $3,721 $859 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Data Services Specialist Salaries

A Data Services 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 Services Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Services 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): $45,086
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $48,911
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,777
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,156
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,409
Levels Salary
Transacti... Level Data Services Specialist$45,086
Data Serv... Level Data Services Specialist$48,911
Transacti... Level Data Services Specialist$54,777
Transacti... Level Data Services Specialist$63,156
Transacti... Level Data Services Specialist$85,409
$45,086 0 yr
$48,911 < 2 yrs
$54,777 2-4 yrs
$63,156 5-8 yrs
$85,409 > 8 yrs
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How Do Data Services 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 Services Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,848.
  • California: $53,644.
  • Massachusetts: $52,929.

Top Paying Cities for Data Services 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: $61,343
  • San Francisco: $60,671
  • Oakland: $59,392

What Skills Can Increase a Data Services Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Process Improvement (Mentioned in 6.18% Job Postings): Analyzing and improving existing processes and workflows to minimize process errors and streamline organizational efficiency.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Collective Bargaining (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers. The interests of the employees are commonly presented by representatives of a trade union to which the employees belong. The collective agreements reached by these negotiations usually set out wage scales, working hours, training, health and safety, overtime, grievance mechanisms, and rights to participate in workplace or company affairs. The union may negotiate with a single employer (who is typically representing a company's shareholders) or may negotiate with a group of businesses, depending on the country, to reach an industry-wide agreement. A collective agreement functions as a labour contract between an employer and one or more unions. Collective bargaining consists of the process of negotiation between representatives of a union and employers (generally represented by management, or, in some countries such as Austria, Sweden and the Netherlands, by an employers' organization) in respect of the terms and conditions of employment of employees, such as wages, hours of work, working conditions, grievance procedures, and about the rights and responsibilities of trade unions. The parties often refer to the result of the negotiation as a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or as a collective employment agreement (CEA).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Process Improvement 6.18%
Billing 1.76%
Collective Bargaining 1.24%
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 a Data Services Specialist's salary.
  • Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 53%.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facilitation
$74,411
53%
Business Analysis
$63,711
31%
SOP
$57,389
18%
Product Management
$55,930
15%
Quality Assurance
$55,930
15%
Collaboration
$55,443
14%
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Data Services Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Services Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Data Services Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Services Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data Services Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$58,361$28.020%
Energy & Utilities$55,930$27.015%
Aerospace & Defense$53,498$26.010%
Internet$53,498$26.010%
Software & Networking$53,498$26.010%

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

Understanding how a Data Services 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Services Specialist

Salaries for a Data Services Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,395 in 2023 to around $57,789 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Services Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Services Specialist Over Time

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