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

An Application Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Applications Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $56,472, an Applications Support Technician II (1-3 years)earns $69,266, an Application Specialist (3-5 years)earns $91,472, an Applications Programming Supervisor (5+ years)earns $136,780, an Applications Programming Manager (5+ years)earns $154,768,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Specialist?

Application Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Specialist roles are District of Columbia $100,631, California $100,249, Massachusetts $98,913. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Application Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Application Development Specialist: $144,886; Application Developer Specialist: $143,386; Technical Application Specialist: $124,063; Field Application Specialist: $124,063; Business Application Specialist: $124,063.

Application Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Application Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Application Specialist in Delaware is $92,251 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,118
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,310 to $100,556
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,169

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Application Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,556	$8,380	$1,934	$48
Average	$92,251	$7,688	$1,774	$44
25th Percentile	$83,310	$6,942	$1,602	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Application Specialist Salaries

An Application 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 Application Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application 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): $56,472
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,266
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,472
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,780
Expert (over 8 years): $154,768

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$56,472
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$69,266
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$91,472
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$136,780
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$154,768

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

District of Columbia: $100,631.
California: $100,249.
Massachusetts: $98,913.

District of Columbia $100,631 California $100,249 Massachusetts $98,913 Washington $98,549 New Jersey $98,513 Alaska $98,386 Connecticut $97,131 New York $96,623

Hawaii $94,996 Rhode Island $94,232 Maryland $93,714 Minnesota $93,005 Colorado $92,733 Illinois $92,642 Oregon $92,296 Delaware $92,042

New Hampshire $91,882 Virginia $91,524 Pennsylvania $90,479 Nevada $89,951 North Dakota $89,779 Michigan $89,506 Wisconsin $89,406 Vermont $89,206

Texas $88,652 Maine $88,615 Arizona $88,561 Ohio $88,497 Georgia $87,661 Indiana $87,243 Wyoming $87,161 Utah $87,034

Iowa $86,979 Kansas $86,543 Louisiana $86,416 North Carolina $86,370 Missouri $86,352 Florida $85,998 Montana $85,807 Nebraska $85,625

Kentucky $85,525 South Carolina $85,162 Tennessee $84,934 Idaho $84,843 New Mexico $84,180 Oklahoma $84,035 Alabama $83,498 South Dakota $82,599

Arkansas $82,108 West Virginia $81,844 Mississippi $81,053

Top Paying Cities for Application 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: $95,259
Little Creek: $94,378
Magnolia: $94,768

Lincoln, DE $95,259 Little Creek, DE $94,378 Magnolia, DE $94,768 Milford, DE $95,259 Marydel, DE $94,023 Millsboro, DE $95,259 Millville, DE $95,895 Milton, DE $95,259

Nassau, DE $95,259 Ocean View, DE $95,895 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,895 Seaford, DE $94,259 Selbyville, DE $95,895 Smyrna, DE $93,914 Viola, DE $94,768 Woodside, DE $94,496

Bear, DE $93,223 Newark, DE $93,260 Claymont, DE $93,332 Delaware City, DE $93,260 Hockessin, DE $93,332 Kirkwood, DE $93,260 Middletown, DE $93,723 Montchanin, DE $93,332

New Castle, DE $93,332 Odessa, DE $93,850 Port Penn, DE $93,005 Rockland, DE $93,332 Saint Georges, DE $93,260 Townsend, DE $93,714 Winterthur, DE $93,332 Lewes, DE $95,259

Wilmington, DE $93,332 Dover, DE $94,332 Dover Afb, DE $94,550 Bethany Beach, DE $95,895 Bethel, DE $94,259 Bridgeville, DE $95,259 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,432 Cheswold, DE $94,114

Clayton, DE $93,878 Dagsboro, DE $95,895 Delmar, DE $94,259 Ellendale, DE $95,259 Felton, DE $95,259 Fenwick Island, DE $95,895 Frankford, DE $95,895 Frederica, DE $95,259

Georgetown, DE $95,259 Greenwood, DE $95,259 Harbeson, DE $95,259 Harrington, DE $95,259 Hartly, DE $93,832 Houston, DE $95,259 Kenton, DE $93,878 Laurel, DE $94,259

Yorklyn, DE $93,332

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

Understanding how an Application 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 May 18, 2021

$83,310

Average $92,251/year

$100,556

$6,942

Average $7,688/month

$8,380

$1,602

Average $1,774/week

$1,934

$40

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,556	$8,380	$1,934	$48
Average	$92,251	$7,688	$1,774	$44
25th Percentile	$83,310	$6,942	$1,602	$40

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