Quality Documentation Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Quality Documentation Specialist make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Quality Documentation Specialist in the United States is $78,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,474
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,386 to $83,612
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,474
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Quality Documentation Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $83,612 $6,968 $1,608 $40
Average $78,273 $6,523 $1,505 $38
25th Percentile $67,386 $5,616 $1,296 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Quality Documentation Specialist Salaries

A Quality Documentation 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Quality Documentation Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Quality Documentation 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): $64,214
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,029
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,666
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,870
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,964
Levels Salary
System Do... Level Quality Documentation Specialist$64,214
Quality D... Level Quality Documentation Specialist$79,029
System Do... Level Quality Documentation Specialist$92,666
System Do... Level Quality Documentation Specialist$116,870
System Do... Level Quality Documentation Specialist$101,964
$64,214 0 yr
$79,029 < 2 yrs
$92,666 2-4 yrs
$116,870 5-8 yrs
$101,964 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Quality Documentation 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: $98,726
  • San Francisco: $97,755
  • Oakland: $95,587

How Education impacts a Quality Documentation Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Quality Documentation Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Quality Documentation Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $68,514 and $72,616).

Quality Documentation Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Quality Documentation Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 23.0%
High School 23.0%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 44.6%
Masters 17.4%
Doctorate 0.9%
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Quality Documentation Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Quality Documentation 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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Salary Trends for Quality Documentation Specialist

Salaries for a Quality Documentation Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,387 in 2023 to around $82,208 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Quality Documentation Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Quality Documentation Specialist Over Time

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