What are the main factors that influence a Disability Specialist's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Disability Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Disability Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Disability Specialist's salary?

A Disability Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,257 for beginners, reaching about $62,483 at mid-level, and approach $66,767 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Disability Specialist?

Disability Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Disability Specialist roles are District of Columbia $68,314, California $68,055, Massachusetts $67,148. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Disability Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Disability Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Disability Manager: $99,014; Aging and Disability Resource Specialist: $66,349; Disability Coordinator: $63,814; Disability Management Specialist: $59,350; Learning Disability Specialist: $59,006.

Disability Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Disability Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Disability Specialist in Delaware is $62,483 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,033
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,803 to $72,193
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,812

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Disability Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,193	$6,016	$1,388	$35
Average	$62,483	$5,207	$1,202	$30
25th Percentile	$54,803	$4,567	$1,054	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Disability Specialist Salaries

A Disability 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 Disability Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Disability 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): $59,257
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,485
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,483
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,481
Expert (over 8 years): $66,767

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Disability Specialist	$59,257
Intermediate Level Disability Specialist	$59,485
Senior Level Disability Specialist	$62,483
Specialist Level Disability Specialist	$66,481
Expert Level Disability Specialist	$66,767

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

District of Columbia: $68,314.
California: $68,055.
Massachusetts: $67,148.

District of Columbia $68,314 California $68,055 Massachusetts $67,148 Washington $66,901 New Jersey $66,876 Alaska $66,790 Connecticut $65,938 New York $65,593

Hawaii $64,488 Rhode Island $63,970 Maryland $63,618 Minnesota $63,137 Colorado $62,952 Illinois $62,890 Oregon $62,656 Delaware $62,483

New Hampshire $62,375 Virginia $62,131 Pennsylvania $61,422 Nevada $61,064 North Dakota $60,947 Michigan $60,762 Wisconsin $60,694 Vermont $60,558

Texas $60,182 Maine $60,157 Arizona $60,120 Ohio $60,077 Georgia $59,509 Indiana $59,225 Wyoming $59,170 Utah $59,084

Iowa $59,047 Kansas $58,750 Louisiana $58,664 North Carolina $58,633 Missouri $58,621 Florida $58,380 Montana $58,251 Nebraska $58,127

Kentucky $58,059 South Carolina $57,813 Tennessee $57,658 Idaho $57,597 New Mexico $57,146 Oklahoma $57,047 Alabama $56,683 South Dakota $56,073

Arkansas $55,739 West Virginia $55,560 Mississippi $55,024

Top Paying Cities for Disability 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: $62,202
Little Creek: $62,657
Magnolia: $62,567

Lincoln, DE $62,202 Little Creek, DE $62,657 Magnolia, DE $62,567 Milford, DE $62,360 Marydel, DE $62,462 Millsboro, DE $61,941 Millville, DE $62,036 Milton, DE $62,144

Nassau, DE $62,189 Ocean View, DE $62,026 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,145 Seaford, DE $62,180 Selbyville, DE $61,923 Smyrna, DE $62,700 Viola, DE $62,412 Woodside, DE $62,579

Bear, DE $62,435 Newark, DE $62,412 Claymont, DE $62,539 Delaware City, DE $62,474 Hockessin, DE $62,406 Kirkwood, DE $62,462 Middletown, DE $62,486 Montchanin, DE $62,420

New Castle, DE $62,430 Odessa, DE $62,517 Port Penn, DE $62,559 Rockland, DE $62,426 Saint Georges, DE $62,467 Townsend, DE $62,563 Winterthur, DE $62,434 Lewes, DE $62,168

Wilmington, DE $62,409 Dover, DE $62,657 Dover Afb, DE $62,327 Bethany Beach, DE $61,961 Bethel, DE $62,025 Bridgeville, DE $62,171 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,481 Cheswold, DE $62,637

Clayton, DE $62,639 Dagsboro, DE $61,917 Delmar, DE $61,818 Ellendale, DE $62,006 Felton, DE $62,355 Fenwick Island, DE $61,931 Frankford, DE $61,823 Frederica, DE $62,417

Georgetown, DE $61,894 Greenwood, DE $62,181 Harbeson, DE $61,960 Harrington, DE $62,276 Hartly, DE $62,470 Houston, DE $62,187 Kenton, DE $62,642 Laurel, DE $61,857

Yorklyn, DE $62,425

Disability Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Disability Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Disability Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Disability Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Disability Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$74,980	$36.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Disability 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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$54,803

Average $62,483/year

$72,193

$4,567

Average $5,207/month

$6,016

$1,054

Average $1,202/week

$1,388

$26

Average $30/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,193	$6,016	$1,388	$35
Average	$62,483	$5,207	$1,202	$30
25th Percentile	$54,803	$4,567	$1,054	$26

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