What are the main factors that influence a Docketing 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 Docketing Specialist?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit. industry offers the highest average compensation for Docketing Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Docketing Specialist's salary?

A Docketing Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,737 for beginners, reaching about $83,794 at mid-level, and approach $90,153 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Docketing Specialist?

Docketing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Docketing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $91,324, California $90,977, Massachusetts $89,765. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Docketing Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Docketing Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Litigation Docketing Reporting Manager: $98,600; IP Docketing Coordinator: $79,900; IP Docketing Database Administrator: $79,860; Ip Docketing Specialist: $78,880; Docketing Assistant: $65,964.

Docketing Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Docketing Specialist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Docketing Specialist in Delaware is $83,529 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,741
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,633 to $92,538
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,533

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Docketing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,538	$7,712	$1,780	$44
Average	$83,529	$6,961	$1,606	$40
25th Percentile	$74,633	$6,219	$1,435	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Docketing Specialist Salaries

A Docketing 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 Docketing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Docketing 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): $77,737
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,412
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,794
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,756
Expert (over 8 years): $90,153

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Docketing Specialist	$77,737
Intermediate Level Docketing Specialist	$78,412
Senior Level Docketing Specialist	$83,794
Specialist Level Docketing Specialist	$89,756
Expert Level Docketing Specialist	$90,153

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

District of Columbia: $91,324.
California: $90,977.
Massachusetts: $89,765.

District of Columbia $91,324 California $90,977 Massachusetts $89,765 Washington $89,435 New Jersey $89,402 Alaska $89,286 Connecticut $88,148 New York $87,686

Hawaii $86,210 Rhode Island $85,517 Maryland $85,047 Minnesota $84,403 Colorado $84,156 Illinois $84,073 Oregon $83,760 Delaware $83,529

New Hampshire $83,384 Virginia $83,059 Pennsylvania $82,110 Nevada $81,632 North Dakota $81,475 Michigan $81,228 Wisconsin $81,137 Vermont $80,956

Texas $80,452 Maine $80,419 Arizona $80,370 Ohio $80,312 Georgia $79,553 Indiana $79,174 Wyoming $79,100 Utah $78,984

Iowa $78,935 Kansas $78,539 Louisiana $78,423 North Carolina $78,382 Missouri $78,366 Florida $78,044 Montana $77,871 Nebraska $77,706

Kentucky $77,615 South Carolina $77,285 Tennessee $77,079 Idaho $76,996 New Mexico $76,394 Oklahoma $76,262 Alabama $75,776 South Dakota $74,959

Arkansas $74,514 West Virginia $74,275 Mississippi $73,557

Top Paying Cities for Docketing 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: $83,153
Little Creek: $83,762
Magnolia: $83,641

Lincoln, DE $83,153 Little Creek, DE $83,762 Magnolia, DE $83,641 Milford, DE $83,364 Marydel, DE $83,501 Millsboro, DE $82,804 Millville, DE $82,932 Milton, DE $83,075

Nassau, DE $83,136 Ocean View, DE $82,918 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,077 Seaford, DE $83,124 Selbyville, DE $82,780 Smyrna, DE $83,819 Viola, DE $83,433 Woodside, DE $83,658

Bear, DE $83,465 Newark, DE $83,433 Claymont, DE $83,604 Delaware City, DE $83,517 Hockessin, DE $83,426 Kirkwood, DE $83,501 Middletown, DE $83,533 Montchanin, DE $83,445

New Castle, DE $83,457 Odessa, DE $83,574 Port Penn, DE $83,630 Rockland, DE $83,453 Saint Georges, DE $83,507 Townsend, DE $83,635 Winterthur, DE $83,463 Lewes, DE $83,108

Wilmington, DE $83,430 Dover, DE $83,762 Dover Afb, DE $83,320 Bethany Beach, DE $82,830 Bethel, DE $82,916 Bridgeville, DE $83,112 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,526 Cheswold, DE $83,734

Clayton, DE $83,737 Dagsboro, DE $82,773 Delmar, DE $82,640 Ellendale, DE $82,891 Felton, DE $83,357 Fenwick Island, DE $82,791 Frankford, DE $82,646 Frederica, DE $83,440

Georgetown, DE $82,741 Greenwood, DE $83,125 Harbeson, DE $82,830 Harrington, DE $83,252 Hartly, DE $83,511 Houston, DE $83,133 Kenton, DE $83,741 Laurel, DE $82,692

Yorklyn, DE $83,451

Docketing Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Docketing 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, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit., offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Docketing Specialist positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Docketing Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Docketing Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit.	$100,235	$48.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Docketing 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$74,633

Average $83,529/year

$92,538

$6,219

Average $6,961/month

$7,712

$1,435

Average $1,606/week

$1,780

$36

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,538	$7,712	$1,780	$44
Average	$83,529	$6,961	$1,606	$40
25th Percentile	$74,633	$6,219	$1,435	$36

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