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

A Documentation Control Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Document Control Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $70,590, a Document Control Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $81,555, a Documentation Control Specialist (4-7 years)earns $97,401, a Document Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $116,971, a Document Control Supervisor (7+ years)earns $113,968,

What are the highest paying states for a Documentation Control Specialist?

Documentation Control Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Documentation Control Specialist roles are District of Columbia $96,568, California $96,201, Massachusetts $94,919. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Documentation Control Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Documentation Control Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Export Documentation Specialist: $102,714; Documentation Specialist: $79,095; Quality Documentation Specialist: $78,273; Product Documentation Specialist: $77,929; Credit Documentation Specialist: $69,100.

Documentation Control Specialist Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Documentation Control Specialist make in District of Columbia?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Documentation Control Specialist in District of Columbia is $96,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,038
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,573 to $108,853
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,653

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Documentation Control Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,853	$9,071	$2,093	$52
Average	$96,568	$8,047	$1,857	$46
25th Percentile	$84,573	$7,048	$1,626	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Documentation Control Specialist Salaries

A Documentation Control 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 Documentation Control Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Documentation Control 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): $70,590
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,555
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,401
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,971
Expert (over 8 years): $113,968

Levels	Salary
Document ... Level Documentation Control Specialist	$70,590
Document ... Level Documentation Control Specialist	$81,555
Documenta... Level Documentation Control Specialist	$97,401
Document ... Level Documentation Control Specialist	$116,971
Document ... Level Documentation Control Specialist	$113,968

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

District of Columbia: $96,568.
California: $96,201.
Massachusetts: $94,919.

District of Columbia $96,568 California $96,201 Massachusetts $94,919 Washington $94,570 New Jersey $94,535 Alaska $94,413 Connecticut $93,210 New York $92,721

Hawaii $91,160 Rhode Island $90,428 Maryland $89,930 Minnesota $89,250 Colorado $88,988 Illinois $88,901 Oregon $88,570 Delaware $88,326

New Hampshire $88,172 Virginia $87,828 Pennsylvania $86,825 Nevada $86,320 North Dakota $86,154 Michigan $85,892 Wisconsin $85,796 Vermont $85,604

Texas $85,072 Maine $85,037 Arizona $84,985 Ohio $84,924 Georgia $84,122 Indiana $83,720 Wyoming $83,642 Utah $83,520

Iowa $83,468 Kansas $83,049 Louisiana $82,927 North Carolina $82,883 Missouri $82,866 Florida $82,526 Montana $82,342 Nebraska $82,168

Kentucky $82,072 South Carolina $81,723 Tennessee $81,505 Idaho $81,418 New Mexico $80,781 Oklahoma $80,642 Alabama $80,127 South Dakota $79,264

Arkansas $78,793 West Virginia $78,540 Mississippi $77,781

Documentation Control Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Documentation Control 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 February 01, 2026

$84,573

Average $96,568/year

$108,853

$7,048

Average $8,047/month

$9,071

$1,626

Average $1,857/week

$2,093

$41

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,853	$9,071	$2,093	$52
Average	$96,568	$8,047	$1,857	$46
25th Percentile	$84,573	$7,048	$1,626	$41

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