Learning Management System Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Learning Management System Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Learning Management System Specialist in the United States is $108,871 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,270
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,862 to $120,072
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,840
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Learning Management System Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $120,072 $10,006 $2,309 $58
Average $108,871 $9,073 $2,094 $52
25th Percentile $97,862 $8,155 $1,882 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Learning Management System Specialist Salaries

A Learning Management System 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Learning Management System Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Learning Management System 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): $68,121
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,817
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,048
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,633
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,479
Levels Salary
Technical... Level Learning Management System Specialist$68,121
Technical... Level Learning Management System Specialist$81,817
Learning ... Level Learning Management System Specialist$108,048
Technical... Level Learning Management System Specialist$125,633
Technical... Level Learning Management System Specialist$154,479
$68,121 0 yr
$81,817 < 2 yrs
$108,048 2-4 yrs
$125,633 5-8 yrs
$154,479 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Learning Management System 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:

  • San Jose: $137,319
  • San Francisco: $135,815
  • Oakland: $132,953

What Skills Can Increase a Learning Management System Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 8.45% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.52% 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.
  • Technical Services (Mentioned in 1.66% Job Postings): Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services
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Troubleshooting 8.45%
Computer Science 2.52%
Technical Services 1.66%
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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 Learning Management System Specialist's salary.
  • SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SQL
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6%
Consulting
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Analysis
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5%
Agile
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5%
Coordination
 $113,226
4%
Collaboration
 $113,226
4%
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Learning Management System Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Learning Management System Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Learning Management System Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Learning Management System Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Learning Management System Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$125,202$60.015%

How Education impacts a Learning Management System Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Learning Management System Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Learning Management System Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $102,093 and $108,776).

Learning Management System Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Learning Management System Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 19.9%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 50.8%
Masters 13.0%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Learning Management System Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Learning Management System 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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$97,862
Average $108,871/year
$120,072
$8,155
Average $9,073/month
$10,006
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Average $2,094/week
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Average $52/hour
$58
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $120,072 $10,006 $2,309 $58
Average $108,871 $9,073 $2,094 $52
25th Percentile $97,862 $8,155 $1,882 $47

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Salary Trends for Learning Management System Specialist

Salaries for a Learning Management System Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,006 in 2023 to around $102,614 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Learning Management System Specialist salary trends, .

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