Data Management Consultant Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Management Consultant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Management Consultant in the United States is $131,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,866
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,281 to $140,299
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,533
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Data Management Consultant Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $140,299 $11,692 $2,698 $67
Average $131,988 $10,999 $2,538 $63
25th Percentile $121,281 $10,107 $2,332 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Data Management Consultant Salaries

A Data Management Consultant'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 Data Management Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Management Consultant'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): $91,102
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,310
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $131,377
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,578
  • Expert (over 8 years): $174,962
Levels Salary
Master Da... Level Data Management Consultant$91,102
Master Da... Level Data Management Consultant$111,310
Data Mana... Level Data Management Consultant$131,377
Master Da... Level Data Management Consultant$139,578
Master Da... Level Data Management Consultant$174,962
$91,102 0 yr
$111,310 < 2 yrs
$131,377 2-4 yrs
$139,578 5-8 yrs
$174,962 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Management Consultants

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: $166,476
  • San Francisco: $164,840
  • Oakland: $161,184

What Skills Can Increase a Data Management Consultant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.54% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.54%
Computer Science 2.24%
Data Entry 1.68%
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 Management Consultant's salary.
  • Clinical Data Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • System Configuration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Data Management
$151,786
15%
Innovation
$138,587
5%
System Configuration
$138,587
5%
Programming
$135,948
3%
User Interface
$135,948
3%
Oral Communication
$135,948
3%
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Data Management Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Management Consultant'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Management Consultant

Salaries for a Data Management Consultant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $136,298 in 2023 to around $135,467 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Management Consultant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Management Consultant Over Time

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$136,797
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