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

A Data Loader's salary grows with experience: a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (0-0 years)earns $65,297, a Data Loader (0-1 years)earns $37,153, a Physical Therapy Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $107,332, a Physical Therapy Manager (5+ years)earns $126,618, a Physical Therapy Director (5+ years)earns $151,762,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Loader?

Data Loader salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Loader roles are District of Columbia $41,154, California $40,998, Massachusetts $40,452. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Loader roles make?

Salaries for Data Loader level roles vary by specialization: Roof Loader: $59,106; Truck Loader: $53,032; Loader Driver: $48,344; Loader: $44,871; Rail Loader: $43,745.

How do different companies affect a Data Loader's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Data Loader roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Data Loader Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Loader make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Loader in the United States is $37,170 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,157
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,791 to $41,874
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,714

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Data Loader Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,874	$3,489	$805	$20
Average	$37,170	$3,097	$715	$18
25th Percentile	$33,791	$2,816	$650	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Data Loader Salaries

A Data Loader'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 Data Loader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Loader'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): $65,297
Early Career (1-2 years): $37,153
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,332
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,618
Expert (over 8 years): $151,762

Levels	Salary
Licensed ... Level Data Loader	$65,297
Data Load... Level Data Loader	$37,153
Physical ... Level Data Loader	$107,332
Physical ... Level Data Loader	$126,618
Physical ... Level Data Loader	$151,762

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

District of Columbia: $41,154.
California: $40,998.
Massachusetts: $40,452.

District of Columbia $41,154 California $40,998 Massachusetts $40,452 Washington $40,303 New Jersey $40,288 Alaska $40,236 Connecticut $39,723 New York $39,515

Hawaii $38,850 Rhode Island $38,537 Maryland $38,326 Minnesota $38,036 Colorado $37,924 Illinois $37,887 Oregon $37,746 Delaware $37,642

New Hampshire $37,576 Virginia $37,430 Pennsylvania $37,002 Nevada $36,787 North Dakota $36,716 Michigan $36,605 Wisconsin $36,564 Vermont $36,482

Texas $36,255 Maine $36,240 Arizona $36,218 Ohio $36,192 Georgia $35,850 Indiana $35,679 Wyoming $35,646 Utah $35,594

Iowa $35,571 Kansas $35,393 Louisiana $35,341 North Carolina $35,322 Missouri $35,315 Florida $35,170 Montana $35,092 Nebraska $35,017

Kentucky $34,977 South Carolina $34,828 Tennessee $34,735 Idaho $34,698 New Mexico $34,426 Oklahoma $34,367 Alabama $34,148 South Dakota $33,780

Arkansas $33,579 West Virginia $33,471 Mississippi $33,148

Top Paying Cities for Data Loaders

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: $46,882
San Francisco: $46,421
Oakland: $45,391

San Jose, CA $46,882

San Francisco, CA $46,421

Oakland, CA $45,391

New York, NY $43,076

Queens Village, NY $42,797

Paramus, NJ $42,500

Passaic, NJ $42,462

Bergenfield, NJ $42,425

Stamford, CT $42,370

Huntington, NY $42,332

Newark, NJ $42,091

Bridgeport, CT $42,016

New Brunswick, NJ $41,894

Vallejo, CA $41,816

Middlesex, NJ $41,793

Somerset, NJ $41,760

Petaluma, CA $41,675

Santa Cruz, CA $41,530

Boston, MA $41,455

Monterey, CA $41,269

Fairbanks, AK $41,243

Los Angeles, CA $41,173

Washington, DC $41,154

Seattle, WA $41,087

Santa Rosa, CA $41,080

Juneau, AK $40,972

Orange, CA $40,849

Anchorage, AK $40,782

Anaheim, CA $40,756

Santa Ana, CA $40,701

Nassau, NY $40,678

Long Beach, CA $40,663

Danbury, CT $40,652

Santa Maria, CA $40,526

Everett, WA $40,519

Bremerton, WA $40,336

Trenton, NJ $40,266

Sacramento, CA $40,251

San Diego, CA $40,232

Brockton, MA $40,217

Tacoma, WA $40,203

Santa Barbara, CA $40,151

Lowell, MA $40,002

New Suffolk, NY $39,987

Nashua, NH $39,942

Lompoc, CA $39,883

Ventura, CA $39,846

Stockton, CA $39,835

New Haven, CT $39,760

Atlantic City, NJ $39,664

Hartford, CT $39,582

Modesto, CA $39,563

Poughkeepsie, NY $39,481

New Britain, CT $39,463

Kennewick, WA $39,411

Olympia, WA $39,411

New London, CT $39,403

Norwich, CT $39,392

Lawrence, MA $39,374

Bakersfield, CA $39,270

New Bedford, MA $39,218

Riverside, CA $39,218

Richland, WA $39,180

Portsmouth, NH $39,151

Vineland, NJ $39,143

San Bernardino, CA $39,114

Boulder, CO $39,009

Worcester, MA $38,980

Portland, OR $38,946

Saint Paul, MN $38,902

Minneapolis, MN $38,902

Philadelphia, PA $38,850

Honolulu, HI $38,653

Springfield, MA $38,523

Providence, RI $38,519

Chicago, IL $38,411

Bellingham, WA $38,366

Baltimore, MD $38,326

Chico, CA $38,233

Wilmington, DE $38,169

Pittsfield, MA $38,132

Manchester, NH $38,062

Spokane, WA $37,898

Denver, CO $37,894

Albany, NY $37,720

Troy, NY $37,705

Schenectady, NY $37,627

Burlington, VT $37,545

Portland, ME $37,415

Salem, OR $37,385

Yakima, WA $37,378

Ann Arbor, MI $37,367

Rochester, MN $37,262

Reno, NV $37,244

Fresno, CA $37,244

Milwaukee, WI $37,210

Detroit, MI $37,173

Allentown, PA $37,162

Carson City, NV $37,158

Houston, TX $37,103

Colorado Springs, CO $37,099

Syracuse, NY $37,080

Eugene, OR $37,010

Gary, IN $36,965

Bismarck, ND $36,965

Galveston, TX $36,965

Springfield, OR $36,935

Medford, OR $36,846

Fort Collins, CO $36,831

Austin, TX $36,802

Mesa, AZ $36,724

Phoenix, AZ $36,716

Dallas, TX $36,705

Reading, PA $36,683

Saint Cloud, MN $36,668

Concord, NH $36,634

Madison, WI $36,619

Utica, NY $36,519

Raleigh, NC $36,489

Las Vegas, NV $36,486

Rochester, NY $36,460

Des Moines, IA $36,456

Atlanta, GA $36,396

Battle Creek, MI $36,385

Salt Lake City, UT $36,374

Lancaster, PA $36,318

Champaign, IL $36,311

Harrisburg, PA $36,266

Durham, NC $36,233

Kansas City, MO $36,229

Kansas City, KS $36,222

Fort Worth, TX $36,218

Boca Raton, FL $36,203

Cleveland, OH $36,199

Columbus, OH $36,192

Pittsburgh, PA $36,188

Richmond, VA $36,173

Indianapolis, IN $36,166

Cincinnati, OH $36,118

Petersburg, VA $36,062

Lansing, MI $35,980

Billings, MT $35,980

Huntsville, AL $35,980

Lebanon, PA $35,976

Pueblo, CO $35,973

Dayton, OH $35,973

Appleton, WI $35,962

Buffalo, NY $35,947

Racine, WI $35,928

Charlotte, NC $35,924

Saint Louis, MO $35,913

Springfield, IL $35,898

York, PA $35,891

Elkhart, IN $35,891

Gastonia, NC $35,887

Benton Harbor, MI $35,887

Beaumont, TX $35,865

Lorain, OH $35,857

Toledo, OH $35,843

Binghamton, NY $35,824

Rock Hill, SC $35,820

Rockford, IL $35,802

Elyria, OH $35,783

Fargo, ND $35,783

Flagstaff, AZ $35,757

Fort Lauderdale, FL $35,735

Miami, FL $35,713

Duluth, MN $35,653

Bangor, ME $35,605

Cedar Rapids, IA $35,564

Louisville, KY $35,545

Grand Rapids, MI $35,538

Hialeah, FL $35,534

Casper, WY $35,482

Scranton, PA $35,437

New Orleans, LA $35,426

Virginia Beach, VA $35,423

Akron, OH $35,404

Peoria, IL $35,356

Sarasota, FL $35,348

Green Bay, WI $35,322

Baton Rouge, LA $35,304

Charleston, SC $35,296

Nashville, TN $35,285

Jamestown, NY $35,278

Davenport, IA $35,278

Tucson, AZ $35,259

Cheyenne, WY $35,248

Saint Petersburg, FL $35,237

Tampa, FL $35,229

Omaha, NE $35,222

Evansville, IN $35,207

Port Arthur, TX $35,207

Bradenton, FL $35,192

Santa Fe, NM $35,125

Orlando, FL $35,088

Clearwater, FL $35,047

La Crosse, WI $34,969

Canton, OH $34,969

Grand Forks, ND $34,958

Tulsa, OK $34,947

Albuquerque, NM $34,947

Newport News, VA $34,943

High Point, NC $34,932

Ogden, UT $34,917

Corpus Christi, TX $34,887

Laramie, WY $34,865

Norfolk, VA $34,865

Rock Island, IL $34,843

Saginaw, MI $34,835

Jacksonville, FL $34,832

Salisbury, NC $34,824

Memphis, TN $34,817

Moline, IL $34,798

Fort Myers, FL $34,787

Waterloo, IA $34,739

Spartanburg, SC $34,701

Lincoln, NE $34,683

Fort Wayne, IN $34,675

Birmingham, AL $34,635

Cedar Falls, IA $34,627

Provo, UT $34,623

Springfield, OH $34,620

San Antonio, TX $34,612

Greensboro, NC $34,597

South Bend, IN $34,594

Winston Salem, NC $34,590

Boise, ID $34,579

Savannah, GA $34,553

Muskegon, MI $34,486

Lima, OH $34,441

Lake Charles, LA $34,426

Anderson, IN $34,419

Lexington, KY $34,408

Augusta, GA $34,397

Greenville, SC $34,397

Wichita, KS $34,363

Tuscaloosa, AL $34,363

Columbia, SC $34,330

Bloomington, IN $34,237

Roanoke, VA $34,215

Asheville, NC $34,166

Knoxville, TN $34,103

Shreveport, LA $34,099

Wilmington, NC $34,051

Frankfort, KY $33,980

Oklahoma City, OK $33,954

Chillicothe, OH $33,940

Longview, TX $33,936

Topeka, KS $33,925

Mobile, AL $33,869

Terre Haute, IN $33,854

Erie, PA $33,850

Altoona, PA $33,832

Melbourne, FL $33,821

Amarillo, TX $33,806

Killeen, TX $33,795

Fayetteville, AR $33,765

Sioux Falls, SD $33,739

Chattanooga, TN $33,717

Idaho Falls, ID $33,713

Gainesville, FL $33,635

Portsmouth, OH $33,616

Little Rock, AR $33,609

Lynchburg, VA $33,609

Youngstown, OH $33,594

Lafayette, LA $33,594

Temple, TX $33,579

Daytona Beach, FL $33,572

Clarksville, TN $33,568

Pensacola, FL $33,564

Hopkinsville, KY $33,453

Charleston, WV $33,449

Florence, SC $33,430

Sioux City, IA $33,408

Macon, GA $33,300

Tallahassee, FL $33,296

Fayetteville, NC $33,289

Wichita Falls, TX $33,282

Waco, TX $33,282

Pine Bluff, AR $33,267

Vincennes, IN $33,196

Lubbock, TX $33,181

Great Falls, MT $33,159

Alamogordo, NM $33,155

Abilene, TX $33,126

Rapid City, SD $33,077

Monroe, LA $33,077

Albany, GA $33,055

Huntington, WV $33,051

Jackson, MS $33,047

Greenville, MS $33,044

Parkersburg, WV $33,007

Montgomery, AL $32,999

Johnstown, PA $32,992

Springfield, MO $32,962

Biloxi, MS $32,943

Sumter, SC $32,865

Columbus, GA $32,862

Twin Falls, ID $32,839

Pascagoula, MS $32,791

Kingsport, TN $32,694

Gulfport, MS $32,683

Alexandria, LA $32,561

Fort Smith, AR $32,468

El Paso, TX $32,367

Helena, MT $32,319

Las Cruces, NM $32,200

Harlingen, TX $32,096

Pocatello, ID $32,062

Florence, AL $32,051

Brownsville, TX $32,044

Dothan, AL $31,984

Mcallen, TX $31,966

Columbus, MS $31,691

Altus, OK $31,520

Lawton, OK $31,449

Pierre, SD $31,315

What Skills Can Increase a Data Loader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Scheduling (Mentioned in 4.7% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
Occupational Therapy (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Occupational Therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
Front Office (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Scheduling	4.7%
Occupational Therapy	2.1%
Front Office	1.33%

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 Data Loader's salary.

Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication	$44,603	20%
Collaboration	$41,258	11%
Leadership	$40,515	9%
Flexibility	$38,656	4%
Front Office	$38,285	3%
Customer Service	$38,285	3%

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How Education impacts a Data Loader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Loaders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Data Loader with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $36,078 and $38,445).

Data Loader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Loader

No Diploma 4.2%

High School 38.5%

Associates 21.0%

Bachelors 31.5%

Masters 4.2%

Doctorate 0.7%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	4.2%
High School	38.5%
Associates	21.0%
Bachelors	31.5%
Masters	4.2%
Doctorate	0.7%

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Data Loader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Loader'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

$33,791

Average $37,170/year

$41,874

$2,816

Average $3,097/month

$3,489

$650

Average $715/week

$805

$16

Average $18/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,874	$3,489	$805	$20
Average	$37,170	$3,097	$715	$18
25th Percentile	$33,791	$2,816	$650	$16

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Salary Trends for Data Loader

Salaries for a Data Loader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,402 in 2023 to around $49,145 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Loader salary trends, .

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2023

$51,402

2024

$50,491

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$49,145

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