What are the main factors that influence an Excel Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Excel Specialist's salary?

An Excel Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Excel Specialist (0-2 years)earns $70,295, a Business Intelligence Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $89,555, a Business Intelligence Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $117,751, a Business Intelligence Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $130,275, a Business Intelligence Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $174,759,

What are the highest paying states for an Excel Specialist?

Excel Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Excel Specialist roles are District of Columbia $75,591, California $75,305, Massachusetts $74,301. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Excel Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Excel Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Business Intelligence Specialist V: $168,860; Business Intelligence Specialist IV: $125,878; Excel VBA Developer: $122,516; Business Intelligence Specialist III: $113,776; Excel Analyst: $104,577.

Excel Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Excel Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Excel Specialist in Rhode Island is $70,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,522
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,233 to $77,452
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,178

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Excel Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,452	$6,454	$1,489	$37
Average	$70,785	$5,899	$1,361	$34
25th Percentile	$65,233	$5,436	$1,254	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Excel Specialist Salaries

An Excel 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 Excel Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Excel 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): $70,295
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,555
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,751
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,275
Expert (over 8 years): $174,759

Levels	Salary
Excel Spe... Level Excel Specialist	$70,295
Business ... Level Excel Specialist	$89,555
Business ... Level Excel Specialist	$117,751
Business ... Level Excel Specialist	$130,275
Business ... Level Excel Specialist	$174,759

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

District of Columbia: $75,591.
California: $75,305.
Massachusetts: $74,301.

District of Columbia $75,591 California $75,305 Massachusetts $74,301 Washington $74,028 New Jersey $74,001 Alaska $73,905 Connecticut $72,963 New York $72,580

Hawaii $71,358 Rhode Island $70,785 Maryland $70,396 Minnesota $69,863 Colorado $69,658 Illinois $69,590 Oregon $69,331 Delaware $69,140

New Hampshire $69,019 Virginia $68,750 Pennsylvania $67,965 Nevada $67,569 North Dakota $67,440 Michigan $67,235 Wisconsin $67,160 Vermont $67,009

Texas $66,593 Maine $66,566 Arizona $66,525 Ohio $66,477 Georgia $65,849 Indiana $65,535 Wyoming $65,473 Utah $65,378

Iowa $65,337 Kansas $65,009 Louisiana $64,913 North Carolina $64,879 Missouri $64,866 Florida $64,599 Montana $64,456 Nebraska $64,320

Kentucky $64,244 South Carolina $63,971 Tennessee $63,801 Idaho $63,732 New Mexico $63,234 Oklahoma $63,125 Alabama $62,722 South Dakota $62,046

Arkansas $61,677 West Virginia $61,479 Mississippi $60,885

Top Paying Cities for Excel 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:

Adamsville: $71,670
Albion: $71,064
Ashaway: $71,534

Adamsville, RI $71,670 Albion, RI $71,064 Ashaway, RI $71,534 Barrington, RI $70,877 Block Island, RI $71,272 Bradford, RI $71,491 Bristol, RI $71,150 Carolina, RI $71,373

Charlestown, RI $71,399 Chepachet, RI $71,257 Clayville, RI $71,058 Coventry, RI $71,061 West Greenwich, RI $71,257 East Greenwich, RI $71,014 Exeter, RI $71,238 Fiskeville, RI $70,876

Forestdale, RI $71,422 Foster, RI $71,219 Glendale, RI $71,427 Greene, RI $71,313 Greenville, RI $70,903 Harmony, RI $70,995 Harrisville, RI $71,397 Hope, RI $70,920

Hope Valley, RI $71,471 Hopkinton, RI $71,565 Jamestown, RI $71,326 Kenyon, RI $71,364 Little Compton, RI $71,659 Manville, RI $71,158 Mapleville, RI $71,270 Newport, RI $71,398

Middletown, RI $71,429 North Kingstown, RI $71,136 North Scituate, RI $70,995 Oakland, RI $71,347 Pascoag, RI $71,444 Pawtucket, RI $70,771 Central Falls, RI $70,803 Cumberland, RI $71,205

Lincoln, RI $70,874 Portsmouth, RI $71,391 Prudence Island, RI $71,244 Rockville, RI $71,554 Saunderstown, RI $71,283 Shannock, RI $71,368 Slatersville, RI $71,423 Slocum, RI $71,281

Tiverton, RI $71,608 Wakefield, RI $71,344 Kingston, RI $71,317 Narragansett, RI $71,364 Peace Dale, RI $71,335 Warren, RI $71,060 Warwick, RI $70,862 Westerly, RI $71,551

West Kingston, RI $71,339 West Warwick, RI $70,949 Wood River Junction, RI $71,441 Woonsocket, RI $71,426 North Smithfield, RI $71,264 Wyoming, RI $71,368 Providence, RI $70,751 Cranston, RI $70,760

North Providence, RI $70,769 East Providence, RI $70,756 Riverside, RI $70,778 Rumford, RI $70,768 Smithfield, RI $70,911 Johnston, RI $70,792

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

Understanding how an Excel 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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$65,233

Average $70,785/year

$77,452

$5,436

Average $5,899/month

$6,454

$1,254

Average $1,361/week

$1,489

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,452	$6,454	$1,489	$37
Average	$70,785	$5,899	$1,361	$34
25th Percentile	$65,233	$5,436	$1,254	$31

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