Field Data Collector Salary in the United States

How much does a Field Data Collector make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Data Collector in the United States is $71,445 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,125
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,351 to $79,652
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,893
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Field Data Collector Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $79,652 $6,638 $1,532 $38
Average $71,445 $5,954 $1,374 $34
25th Percentile $64,351 $5,363 $1,238 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Field Data Collector Salaries

A Field Data Collector'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 Field Data Collector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Data Collector'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): $70,865
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,937
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,979
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,813
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,805
Levels Salary
Data Stew... Level Field Data Collector$70,865
Field Dat... Level Field Data Collector$71,937
Data Stew... Level Field Data Collector$86,979
Data Stew... Level Field Data Collector$137,813
Data Cont... Level Field Data Collector$89,805
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$86,979 2-4 yrs
$137,813 5-8 yrs
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How Do Field Data Collector 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 Field Data Collectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $79,104.
  • California: $78,804.
  • Massachusetts: $77,753.

Top Paying Cities for Field Data Collectors

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: $90,113
  • San Francisco: $89,127
  • Oakland: $87,248

What Skills Can Increase a Field Data Collector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Change Management (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Change management (sometimes abbreviated as CM) is a collective term for all approaches to prepare , support and help individuals, teams, and organizations in making organizational change. The most common change drivers include: technological evolution, process reviews, crisis, and consumer habit changes; pressure from new business entrants, acquisitions, mergers, and organizational restructuring. It includes methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, business process, budget allocations, or other modes of operation that significantly change a company or organization. Organizational change management (OCM) considers the full organization and what needs to change, while change management may be used solely to refer to how people and teams are affected by such organizational transition. It deals with many different disciplines, from behavioral and social sciences to information technology and business solutions.
  • Data Security (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Protecting our organization's data and digital information from unauthorized access, theft, and cyberattacks.
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Analysis 4.52%
Change Management 1.5%
Data Security 1.06%
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 Field Data Collector's salary.
  • Data Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Tableau: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Modeling
 $84,305
18%
Tableau
 $82,162
15%
Agile
 $81,447
14%
Informatica
 $81,447
14%
Data Profiling
 $80,018
12%
Data Science
 $80,018
12%
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Field Data Collector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Field Data Collector roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Field Data Collector positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Field Data Collector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Field Data Collector

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$87,163$42.022%
Energy & Utilities$84,305$41.018%
Healthcare$82,162$40.015%
Biotechnology$80,018$38.012%
Financial Services$78,589$38.010%

Field Data Collector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Data Collector'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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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $79,652 $6,638 $1,532 $38
Average $71,445 $5,954 $1,374 $34
25th Percentile $64,351 $5,363 $1,238 $31

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Salary Trends for Field Data Collector

Salaries for a Field Data Collector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,017 in 2023 to around $101,429 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Field Data Collector salary trends, .

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