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

A Docket Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,947 for beginners, reaching about $81,889 at mid-level, and approach $88,071 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Docket Specialist?

Docket Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Docket Specialist roles are District of Columbia $87,819, California $87,486, Massachusetts $86,320. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Docket Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Docket Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Litigation Docket Manager: $98,545; Intellectual Property Docket Specialist: $79,812; Docket Clerk: $78,834; Docket Paralegal: $67,321; Litigation Docket Specialist II: $65,300.

Docket Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Docket Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Docket Specialist in Delaware is $80,324 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,862
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,774 to $88,457
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,079

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Docket Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,457	$7,371	$1,701	$43
Average	$80,324	$6,694	$1,545	$39
25th Percentile	$70,774	$5,898	$1,361	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Docket Specialist Salaries

A Docket 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 Docket Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Docket 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): $75,947
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,610
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,889
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,685
Expert (over 8 years): $88,071

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Docket Specialist	$75,947
Intermediate Level Docket Specialist	$76,610
Senior Level Docket Specialist	$81,889
Specialist Level Docket Specialist	$87,685
Expert Level Docket Specialist	$88,071

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

District of Columbia: $87,819.
California: $87,486.
Massachusetts: $86,320.

District of Columbia $87,819 California $87,486 Massachusetts $86,320 Washington $86,003 New Jersey $85,971 Alaska $85,860 Connecticut $84,766 New York $84,322

Hawaii $82,902 Rhode Island $82,236 Maryland $81,783 Minnesota $81,165 Colorado $80,927 Illinois $80,848 Oregon $80,546 Delaware $80,324

New Hampshire $80,184 Virginia $79,872 Pennsylvania $78,960 Nevada $78,500 North Dakota $78,349 Michigan $78,111 Wisconsin $78,024 Vermont $77,849

Texas $77,366 Maine $77,334 Arizona $77,286 Ohio $77,231 Georgia $76,501 Indiana $76,136 Wyoming $76,065 Utah $75,954

Iowa $75,906 Kansas $75,525 Louisiana $75,414 North Carolina $75,375 Missouri $75,359 Florida $75,049 Montana $74,883 Nebraska $74,724

Kentucky $74,637 South Carolina $74,320 Tennessee $74,121 Idaho $74,042 New Mexico $73,463 Oklahoma $73,336 Alabama $72,868 South Dakota $72,083

Arkansas $71,655 West Virginia $71,425 Mississippi $70,735

Top Paying Cities for Docket 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: $79,962
Little Creek: $80,548
Magnolia: $80,432

Lincoln, DE $79,962 Little Creek, DE $80,548 Magnolia, DE $80,432 Milford, DE $80,165 Marydel, DE $80,297 Millsboro, DE $79,627 Millville, DE $79,750 Milton, DE $79,888

Nassau, DE $79,946 Ocean View, DE $79,736 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,889 Seaford, DE $79,935 Selbyville, DE $79,604 Smyrna, DE $80,603 Viola, DE $80,232 Woodside, DE $80,448

Bear, DE $80,262 Newark, DE $80,232 Claymont, DE $80,396 Delaware City, DE $80,312 Hockessin, DE $80,225 Kirkwood, DE $80,297 Middletown, DE $80,328 Montchanin, DE $80,243

New Castle, DE $80,255 Odessa, DE $80,368 Port Penn, DE $80,422 Rockland, DE $80,251 Saint Georges, DE $80,303 Townsend, DE $80,426 Winterthur, DE $80,261 Lewes, DE $79,919

Wilmington, DE $80,229 Dover, DE $80,548 Dover Afb, DE $80,123 Bethany Beach, DE $79,652 Bethel, DE $79,735 Bridgeville, DE $79,923 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,321 Cheswold, DE $80,522

Clayton, DE $80,524 Dagsboro, DE $79,597 Delmar, DE $79,469 Ellendale, DE $79,710 Felton, DE $80,159 Fenwick Island, DE $79,614 Frankford, DE $79,475 Frederica, DE $80,238

Georgetown, DE $79,567 Greenwood, DE $79,935 Harbeson, DE $79,651 Harrington, DE $80,058 Hartly, DE $80,307 Houston, DE $79,943 Kenton, DE $80,528 Laurel, DE $79,519

Yorklyn, DE $80,249

Docket Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Docket 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.

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$70,774

Average $80,324/year

$88,457

$5,898

Average $6,694/month

$7,371

$1,361

Average $1,545/week

$1,701

$34

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,457	$7,371	$1,701	$43
Average	$80,324	$6,694	$1,545	$39
25th Percentile	$70,774	$5,898	$1,361	$34

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