Data Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Associate in the United States is $46,153 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,101
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,564 to $52,407
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,298
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Data Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,407 $4,367 $1,008 $25
Average $46,153 $3,846 $888 $22
25th Percentile $42,564 $3,547 $819 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Data Associate Salaries

A Data Associate'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 Data Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Associate'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): $45,693
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,485
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,079
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,989
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,053
Levels Salary
Data Asso... Level Data Associate$45,693
Data Cont... Level Data Associate$50,485
Data Cont... Level Data Associate$57,079
Data Cont... Level Data Associate$87,989
Data Gove... Level Data Associate$115,053
$45,693 0 yr
$50,485 < 2 yrs
$57,079 2-4 yrs
$87,989 5-8 yrs
$115,053 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Associates

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: $58,212
  • San Francisco: $57,575
  • Oakland: $56,361

What Skills Can Increase a Data Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.5% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Quality (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Data quality refers to the condition of a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables. There are many definitions of data quality but data is generally considered high quality if it is "fit for [its] intended uses in operations, decision making and planning". Alternatively, data is deemed of high quality if it correctly represents the real-world construct to which it refers. Furthermore, apart from these definitions, as data volume increases, the question of internal data consistency becomes significant, regardless of fitness for use for any particular external purpose. People's views on data quality can often be in disagreement, even when discussing the same set of data used for the same purpose. Data cleansing may be required in order to ensure data quality.
  • ERP Systems (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Leveraging advanced tools and software systems to automate and manage core business functions cost-effectively to maximize performance.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.5%
Data Quality 2.81%
ERP Systems 1.8%
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 Data Associate's salary.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 81%.
  • Data System: Can increase your salary by up to 52%.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 46%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interpersonal Communication
$83,536
81%
Data System
$70,152
52%
SQL
$67,383
46%
Coordination
$65,537
42%
Microsoft Word
$64,614
40%
Data Mining
$64,152
39%
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Data Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Data Associate positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$57,691$28.025%
Energy & Utilities$55,383$27.020%
Aerospace & Defense$53,075$26.015%
Software & Networking$53,075$26.015%
Construction$50,768$24.010%

How Education impacts a Data Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Associates 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 Data Associate with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,636 and $44,620).

Data Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 36.1%
Associates 24.5%
Bachelors 32.0%
Masters 6.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Data Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Associate'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Associate

Salaries for a Data Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,918 in 2023 to around $52,474 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Associate Over Time

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Data Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Data Associate?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Data Associate roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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