What are the main factors that influence a Professional Learning 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 Professional Learning Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Professional Learning Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Professional Learning Specialist's salary?

A Professional Learning Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,318 for beginners, reaching about $55,585 at mid-level, and approach $58,176 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Professional Learning Specialist?

Professional Learning Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professional Learning Specialist roles are District of Columbia $60,771, California $60,541, Massachusetts $59,734. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professional Learning Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Professional Learning Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Lead Learning Specialist: $218,131; E-Learning Specialist: $101,878; Learning and Development Specialist: $97,376; Professional Learning Facilitator: $95,672; Learning Design Specialist: $83,544.

Professional Learning Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Professional Learning Specialist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Learning Specialist in Delaware is $55,585 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,050
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,445 to $62,633
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,034

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Professional Learning Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,633	$5,219	$1,204	$30
Average	$55,585	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$47,445	$3,954	$912	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Professional Learning Specialist Salaries

A Professional Learning 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 Professional Learning Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professional Learning 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): $52,318
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,942
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,585
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,658
Expert (over 8 years): $58,176

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Professional Learning Specialist	$52,318
Intermediate Level Professional Learning Specialist	$52,942
Senior Level Professional Learning Specialist	$55,585
Specialist Level Professional Learning Specialist	$57,658
Expert Level Professional Learning Specialist	$58,176

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

District of Columbia: $60,771.
California: $60,541.
Massachusetts: $59,734.

District of Columbia $60,771 California $60,541 Massachusetts $59,734 Washington $59,515 New Jersey $59,493 Alaska $59,416 Connecticut $58,658 New York $58,351

Hawaii $57,368 Rhode Island $56,907 Maryland $56,595 Minnesota $56,166 Colorado $56,002 Illinois $55,947 Oregon $55,738 Delaware $55,585

New Hampshire $55,488 Virginia $55,272 Pennsylvania $54,641 Nevada $54,322 North Dakota $54,218 Michigan $54,053 Wisconsin $53,993 Vermont $53,872

Texas $53,537 Maine $53,515 Arizona $53,482 Ohio $53,444 Georgia $52,939 Indiana $52,687 Wyoming $52,637 Utah $52,560

Iowa $52,527 Kansas $52,264 Louisiana $52,187 North Carolina $52,160 Missouri $52,149 Florida $51,935 Montana $51,819 Nebraska $51,710

Kentucky $51,649 South Carolina $51,430 Tennessee $51,292 Idaho $51,237 New Mexico $50,837 Oklahoma $50,749 Alabama $50,425 South Dakota $49,882

Arkansas $49,585 West Virginia $49,426 Mississippi $48,949

Top Paying Cities for Professional Learning 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: $55,334
Little Creek: $55,739
Magnolia: $55,659

Lincoln, DE $55,334 Little Creek, DE $55,739 Magnolia, DE $55,659 Milford, DE $55,475 Marydel, DE $55,566 Millsboro, DE $55,102 Millville, DE $55,187 Milton, DE $55,283

Nassau, DE $55,323 Ocean View, DE $55,178 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,284 Seaford, DE $55,315 Selbyville, DE $55,086 Smyrna, DE $55,778 Viola, DE $55,521 Woodside, DE $55,670

Bear, DE $55,542 Newark, DE $55,521 Claymont, DE $55,635 Delaware City, DE $55,576 Hockessin, DE $55,516 Kirkwood, DE $55,566 Middletown, DE $55,587 Montchanin, DE $55,529

New Castle, DE $55,537 Odessa, DE $55,615 Port Penn, DE $55,652 Rockland, DE $55,534 Saint Georges, DE $55,570 Townsend, DE $55,655 Winterthur, DE $55,541 Lewes, DE $55,304

Wilmington, DE $55,519 Dover, DE $55,739 Dover Afb, DE $55,446 Bethany Beach, DE $55,120 Bethel, DE $55,177 Bridgeville, DE $55,307 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,582 Cheswold, DE $55,721

Clayton, DE $55,723 Dagsboro, DE $55,081 Delmar, DE $54,993 Ellendale, DE $55,160 Felton, DE $55,470 Fenwick Island, DE $55,093 Frankford, DE $54,997 Frederica, DE $55,525

Georgetown, DE $55,060 Greenwood, DE $55,316 Harbeson, DE $55,119 Harrington, DE $55,400 Hartly, DE $55,572 Houston, DE $55,321 Kenton, DE $55,726 Laurel, DE $55,027

Yorklyn, DE $55,532

Professional Learning Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professional Learning Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Professional Learning Specialist positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Professional Learning Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Professional Learning Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$72,260	$35.0	30%

Professional Learning Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional Learning 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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$47,445

Average $55,585/year

$62,633

$3,954

Average $4,632/month

$5,219

$912

Average $1,069/week

$1,204

$23

Average $27/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,633	$5,219	$1,204	$30
Average	$55,585	$4,632	$1,069	$27
25th Percentile	$47,445	$3,954	$912	$23

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