What are the main factors that influence a Data Processing Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Data Processing Specialist's salary?

A Data Processing Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Data Processing Specialist (0-1 years)earns $45,069, a Transaction Processing Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $48,880, a Transaction Processing Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $54,735, a Transaction Processing Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $63,157, a Transaction Processing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,370,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Processing Specialist?

Data Processing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Processing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $50,483, California $50,291, Massachusetts $49,621. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Processing Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Data Processing Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Data Processing Manager: $156,368; Data Processing Supervisor: $83,832; Data Processing Programmer: $77,186; Back-End Data Processing Specialist IV: $62,100; Data Processing Specialist IV: $62,019.

Data Processing Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Processing Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Processing Specialist in Delaware is $46,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,686
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,435 to $52,773
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,935

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Data Processing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,773	$4,398	$1,015	$25
Average	$46,279	$3,857	$890	$22
25th Percentile	$42,435	$3,536	$816	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Data Processing Specialist Salaries

A Data Processing 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 Data Processing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Processing 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): $45,069
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,880
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,735
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,157
Expert (over 8 years): $85,370

Levels	Salary
Data Proc... Level Data Processing Specialist	$45,069
Transacti... Level Data Processing Specialist	$48,880
Transacti... Level Data Processing Specialist	$54,735
Transacti... Level Data Processing Specialist	$63,157
Transacti... Level Data Processing Specialist	$85,370

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

District of Columbia: $50,483.
California: $50,291.
Massachusetts: $49,621.

District of Columbia $50,483 California $50,291 Massachusetts $49,621 Washington $49,439 New Jersey $49,420 Alaska $49,357 Connecticut $48,727 New York $48,472

Hawaii $47,656 Rhode Island $47,273 Maryland $47,013 Minnesota $46,657 Colorado $46,521 Illinois $46,475 Oregon $46,302 Delaware $46,174

New Hampshire $46,094 Virginia $45,914 Pennsylvania $45,390 Nevada $45,125 North Dakota $45,039 Michigan $44,902 Wisconsin $44,852 Vermont $44,751

Texas $44,473 Maine $44,455 Arizona $44,428 Ohio $44,396 Georgia $43,976 Indiana $43,767 Wyoming $43,726 Utah $43,662

Iowa $43,634 Kansas $43,416 Louisiana $43,352 North Carolina $43,329 Missouri $43,320 Florida $43,142 Montana $43,046 Nebraska $42,955

Kentucky $42,905 South Carolina $42,723 Tennessee $42,609 Idaho $42,563 New Mexico $42,230 Oklahoma $42,157 Alabama $41,888 South Dakota $41,437

Arkansas $41,191 West Virginia $41,058 Mississippi $40,662

Top Paying Cities for Data Processing 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: $47,788
Little Creek: $47,346
Magnolia: $47,542

Lincoln, DE $47,788 Little Creek, DE $47,346 Magnolia, DE $47,542 Milford, DE $47,788 Marydel, DE $47,168 Millsboro, DE $47,788 Millville, DE $48,107 Milton, DE $47,788

Nassau, DE $47,788 Ocean View, DE $48,107 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,107 Seaford, DE $47,287 Selbyville, DE $48,107 Smyrna, DE $47,113 Viola, DE $47,542 Woodside, DE $47,405

Bear, DE $46,767 Newark, DE $46,785 Claymont, DE $46,821 Delaware City, DE $46,785 Hockessin, DE $46,821 Kirkwood, DE $46,785 Middletown, DE $47,018 Montchanin, DE $46,821

New Castle, DE $46,821 Odessa, DE $47,081 Port Penn, DE $46,657 Rockland, DE $46,821 Saint Georges, DE $46,785 Townsend, DE $47,013 Winterthur, DE $46,821 Lewes, DE $47,788

Wilmington, DE $46,821 Dover, DE $47,323 Dover Afb, DE $47,432 Bethany Beach, DE $48,107 Bethel, DE $47,287 Bridgeville, DE $47,788 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,373 Cheswold, DE $47,214

Clayton, DE $47,095 Dagsboro, DE $48,107 Delmar, DE $47,287 Ellendale, DE $47,788 Felton, DE $47,788 Fenwick Island, DE $48,107 Frankford, DE $48,107 Frederica, DE $47,788

Georgetown, DE $47,788 Greenwood, DE $47,788 Harbeson, DE $47,788 Harrington, DE $47,788 Hartly, DE $47,072 Houston, DE $47,788 Kenton, DE $47,095 Laurel, DE $47,287

Yorklyn, DE $46,821

Data Processing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Processing 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

$42,435

Average $46,279/year

$52,773

$3,536

Average $3,857/month

$4,398

$816

Average $890/week

$1,015

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,773	$4,398	$1,015	$25
Average	$46,279	$3,857	$890	$22
25th Percentile	$42,435	$3,536	$816	$20

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