What are the main factors that influence an Onboarding Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Onboarding Specialist's salary?

An Onboarding Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $36,297 for beginners, reaching about $36,971 at mid-level, and approach $38,189 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Onboarding Specialist?

Onboarding Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Onboarding Specialist roles are District of Columbia $40,727, California $40,573, Massachusetts $40,032. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Onboarding Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Onboarding Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Physician Onboarding Specialist: $197,597; Customer Onboarding Specialist IV: $122,900; Customer Onboarding Specialist II: $68,600; Technical Onboarding Specialist: $60,272; Recruiting and Onboarding Specialist: $59,884.

Onboarding Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Onboarding Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Onboarding Specialist in Delaware is $37,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,097
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,211 to $39,264
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,532

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Onboarding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,264	$3,272	$755	$19
Average	$37,251	$3,104	$716	$18
25th Percentile	$33,211	$2,768	$639	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Onboarding Specialist Salaries

An Onboarding 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 Onboarding Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Onboarding 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): $36,297
Early Career (1-2 years): $36,578
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $36,971
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,591
Expert (over 8 years): $38,189

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Onboarding Specialist	$36,297
Intermediate Level Onboarding Specialist	$36,578
Senior Level Onboarding Specialist	$36,971
Specialist Level Onboarding Specialist	$37,591
Expert Level Onboarding Specialist	$38,189

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

District of Columbia: $40,727.
California: $40,573.
Massachusetts: $40,032.

District of Columbia $40,727 California $40,573 Massachusetts $40,032 Washington $39,885 New Jersey $39,870 Alaska $39,819 Connecticut $39,311 New York $39,105

Hawaii $38,447 Rhode Island $38,138 Maryland $37,928 Minnesota $37,641 Colorado $37,531 Illinois $37,494 Oregon $37,354 Delaware $37,251

New Hampshire $37,186 Virginia $37,041 Pennsylvania $36,618 Nevada $36,405 North Dakota $36,335 Michigan $36,225 Wisconsin $36,184 Vermont $36,103

Texas $35,879 Maine $35,864 Arizona $35,842 Ohio $35,817 Georgia $35,478 Indiana $35,309 Wyoming $35,276 Utah $35,224

Iowa $35,202 Kansas $35,026 Louisiana $34,974 North Carolina $34,956 Missouri $34,948 Florida $34,805 Montana $34,728 Nebraska $34,654

Kentucky $34,614 South Carolina $34,467 Tennessee $34,375 Idaho $34,338 New Mexico $34,069 Oklahoma $34,010 Alabama $33,793 South Dakota $33,429

Arkansas $33,231 West Virginia $33,124 Mississippi $32,804

Top Paying Cities for Onboarding 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: $38,553
Little Creek: $38,197
Magnolia: $38,355

Lincoln, DE $38,553 Little Creek, DE $38,197 Magnolia, DE $38,355 Milford, DE $38,553 Marydel, DE $38,053 Millsboro, DE $38,553 Millville, DE $38,811 Milton, DE $38,553

Nassau, DE $38,553 Ocean View, DE $38,811 Rehoboth Beach, DE $38,811 Seaford, DE $38,149 Selbyville, DE $38,811 Smyrna, DE $38,009 Viola, DE $38,355 Woodside, DE $38,244

Bear, DE $37,729 Newark, DE $37,744 Claymont, DE $37,773 Delaware City, DE $37,744 Hockessin, DE $37,773 Kirkwood, DE $37,744 Middletown, DE $37,932 Montchanin, DE $37,773

New Castle, DE $37,773 Odessa, DE $37,983 Port Penn, DE $37,641 Rockland, DE $37,773 Saint Georges, DE $37,744 Townsend, DE $37,928 Winterthur, DE $37,773 Lewes, DE $38,553

Wilmington, DE $37,773 Dover, DE $38,178 Dover Afb, DE $38,266 Bethany Beach, DE $38,811 Bethel, DE $38,149 Bridgeville, DE $38,553 Camden Wyoming, DE $38,219 Cheswold, DE $38,090

Clayton, DE $37,994 Dagsboro, DE $38,811 Delmar, DE $38,149 Ellendale, DE $38,553 Felton, DE $38,553 Fenwick Island, DE $38,811 Frankford, DE $38,811 Frederica, DE $38,553

Georgetown, DE $38,553 Greenwood, DE $38,553 Harbeson, DE $38,553 Harrington, DE $38,553 Hartly, DE $37,976 Houston, DE $38,553 Kenton, DE $37,994 Laurel, DE $38,149

Yorklyn, DE $37,773

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

Understanding how an Onboarding 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 January 01, 2026

$33,211

Average $37,251/year

$39,264

$2,768

Average $3,104/month

$3,272

$639

Average $716/week

$755

$16

Average $18/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,264	$3,272	$755	$19
Average	$37,251	$3,104	$716	$18
25th Percentile	$33,211	$2,768	$639	$16

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