As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reading Specialist in Delaware is $43,570, equivalent to $21 per hour, $838 weekly, or $3,631 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reading Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Reading Specialist in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $33,671 to $51,879. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,389) and 75th percentile ($47,919), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,879 per year. This $9,530 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware Reading Specialist often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Reading Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $33,671 DE April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $38,389 DE April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $43,570 DE April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $47,919 DE April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $51,879 DE April 01, 2026
25% $38,389 10% $33,671 90% $51,879 75% $47,919 $43,570 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $44,750 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $44,767 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $45,727 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $45,727 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $44,990 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $45,727 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $46,032 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $45,247 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $45,081 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $46,032 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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