Document Control/Records Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Document Control/Records Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Document Control/Records Manager in the United States is $136,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

However, a Document Control/Records Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,540
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $117,010 to $156,524
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,051
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Document Control/Records Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $156,524 $13,044 $3,010 $75
Average $136,735 $11,395 $2,630 $66
25th Percentile $117,010 $9,751 $2,250 $56
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Key Factors That Influence Document Control/Records Manager Salaries

A Document Control/Records Manager'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 Document Control/Records Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Document Control/Records Manager'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): $73,992
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,346
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,180
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,404
  • Expert (over 8 years): $118,062
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Document ... Level Document Control/Records Manager$73,992
Document ... Level Document Control/Records Manager$88,346
Document ... Level Document Control/Records Manager$106,180
Document ... Level Document Control/Records Manager$103,404
Document ... Level Document Control/Records Manager$118,062
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$88,346 < 2 yrs
$106,180 2-4 yrs
$103,404 5-8 yrs
$118,062 > 8 yrs
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How Do Document Control/Records Manager 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 Document Control/Records Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $151,393.
  • California: $150,819.
  • Massachusetts: $148,809.

Top Paying Cities for Document Control/Records Managers

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: $172,464
  • San Francisco: $170,768
  • Oakland: $166,981

What Skills Can Increase a Document Control/Records Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.67% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Legal Documents (Mentioned in 2.88% Job Postings): Legal document means any document affecting the legal rights of any person including, but not limited to, any deed, mortgage, will, trust instrument, contract or any document filed in any court, quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal.
  • Data Processing (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 7.67%
Legal Documents 2.88%
Data Processing 2.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Document Control/Records Manager's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $144,939
6%
Integrity
 $142,204
4%
Leadership
 $142,204
4%
Communication Skills
 $140,837
3%
Quality Assurance
 $140,837
3%
Project Management
 $140,837
3%
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Document Control/Records Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Document Control/Records Manager'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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$117,010
Average $136,735/year
$156,524
$9,751
Average $11,395/month
$13,044
$2,250
Average $2,630/week
$3,010
$56
Average $66/hour
$75
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $156,524 $13,044 $3,010 $75
Average $136,735 $11,395 $2,630 $66
25th Percentile $117,010 $9,751 $2,250 $56

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Salary Trends for Document Control/Records Manager

Salaries for a Document Control/Records Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $94,989 in 2023 to around $95,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Document Control/Records Manager salary trends, .

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