What are the main factors that influence a Workers Comp 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 Workers Comp Specialist's salary?

A Workers Comp Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Workers Comp Specialist (0-2 years)earns $67,768, a Compensation Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $80,975, a Compensation Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $106,218, a Compensation Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $128,907, a Compensation Supervisor (7+ years)earns $123,694,

What are the highest paying states for a Workers Comp Specialist?

Workers Comp Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Workers Comp Specialist roles are District of Columbia $75,041, California $74,756, Massachusetts $73,760. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Workers Comp Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Workers Comp Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Workers Comp Underwriting Manager: $138,404; Workers' Comp Claim Resolution Manager: $101,800; Workers' Comp Claim Oversight Manager: $101,790; Workers Comp Paralegal: $91,717; Workers Comp Nurse Case Manager: $86,895.

Workers Comp Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Workers Comp Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Workers Comp Specialist in Delaware is $68,792 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,718
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,605 to $79,222
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,884

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Workers Comp Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,222	$6,602	$1,523	$38
Average	$68,792	$5,733	$1,323	$33
25th Percentile	$63,605	$5,300	$1,223	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Workers Comp Specialist Salaries

A Workers Comp 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 Workers Comp Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Workers Comp 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): $67,768
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,975
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,907
Expert (over 8 years): $123,694

Levels	Salary
Workers C... Level Workers Comp Specialist	$67,768
Compensat... Level Workers Comp Specialist	$80,975
Compensat... Level Workers Comp Specialist	$106,218
Compensat... Level Workers Comp Specialist	$128,907
Compensat... Level Workers Comp Specialist	$123,694

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

District of Columbia: $75,041.
California: $74,756.
Massachusetts: $73,760.

District of Columbia $75,041 California $74,756 Massachusetts $73,760 Washington $73,489 New Jersey $73,461 Alaska $73,367 Connecticut $72,431 New York $72,052

Hawaii $70,838 Rhode Island $70,269 Maryland $69,883 Minnesota $69,354 Colorado $69,151 Illinois $69,083 Oregon $68,826 Delaware $68,636

New Hampshire $68,517 Virginia $68,249 Pennsylvania $67,470 Nevada $67,077 North Dakota $66,948 Michigan $66,745 Wisconsin $66,670 Vermont $66,521

Texas $66,108 Maine $66,081 Arizona $66,040 Ohio $65,993 Georgia $65,369 Indiana $65,057 Wyoming $64,996 Utah $64,901

Iowa $64,861 Kansas $64,535 Louisiana $64,441 North Carolina $64,407 Missouri $64,393 Florida $64,129 Montana $63,986 Nebraska $63,851

Kentucky $63,776 South Carolina $63,505 Tennessee $63,336 Idaho $63,268 New Mexico $62,773 Oklahoma $62,665 Alabama $62,265 South Dakota $61,594

Arkansas $61,228 West Virginia $61,031 Mississippi $60,442

Top Paying Cities for Workers Comp 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: $71,035
Little Creek: $70,378
Magnolia: $70,669

Lincoln, DE $71,035 Little Creek, DE $70,378 Magnolia, DE $70,669 Milford, DE $71,035 Marydel, DE $70,113 Millsboro, DE $71,035 Millville, DE $71,509 Milton, DE $71,035

Nassau, DE $71,035 Ocean View, DE $71,509 Rehoboth Beach, DE $71,509 Seaford, DE $70,290 Selbyville, DE $71,509 Smyrna, DE $70,032 Viola, DE $70,669 Woodside, DE $70,466

Bear, DE $69,517 Newark, DE $69,544 Claymont, DE $69,598 Delaware City, DE $69,544 Hockessin, DE $69,598 Kirkwood, DE $69,544 Middletown, DE $69,890 Montchanin, DE $69,598

New Castle, DE $69,598 Odessa, DE $69,985 Port Penn, DE $69,354 Rockland, DE $69,598 Saint Georges, DE $69,544 Townsend, DE $69,883 Winterthur, DE $69,598 Lewes, DE $71,035

Wilmington, DE $69,598 Dover, DE $70,344 Dover Afb, DE $70,506 Bethany Beach, DE $71,509 Bethel, DE $70,290 Bridgeville, DE $71,035 Camden Wyoming, DE $70,418 Cheswold, DE $70,181

Clayton, DE $70,005 Dagsboro, DE $71,509 Delmar, DE $70,290 Ellendale, DE $71,035 Felton, DE $71,035 Fenwick Island, DE $71,509 Frankford, DE $71,509 Frederica, DE $71,035

Georgetown, DE $71,035 Greenwood, DE $71,035 Harbeson, DE $71,035 Harrington, DE $71,035 Hartly, DE $69,971 Houston, DE $71,035 Kenton, DE $70,005 Laurel, DE $70,290

Yorklyn, DE $69,598

Workers Comp Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Workers Comp 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

$63,605

Average $68,792/year

$79,222

$5,300

Average $5,733/month

$6,602

$1,223

Average $1,323/week

$1,523

$31

Average $33/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,222	$6,602	$1,523	$38
Average	$68,792	$5,733	$1,323	$33
25th Percentile	$63,605	$5,300	$1,223	$31

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