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Configuration specialist salary

Average configuration specialist salary

$77,122

$37.08 hourly rate

Entry-level configuration specialist salary
$54,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Configuration Specialist Salary

The average annual salary for a Configuration Specialist is approximately $77,122. This figure reflects various factors including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry of employment. For example, Configuration Specialists in technology sectors often command higher salaries due to the complexity of systems they manage.

Where Can a Configuration Specialist Earn More?

States like California and New York are known for offering higher salaries compared to the national average. Additionally, industries such as information technology and healthcare tend to provide more competitive compensation. Understanding the landscape of salaries helps professionals make informed decisions regarding their career paths.

High Paying Configuration Specialist Jobs

Configuration Specialist roles in major cities often yield better pay. Companies looking for skilled individuals frequently offer attractive salary packages to attract top talent. By exploring job boards and networking within the industry, candidates can uncover lucrative opportunities that align with their career goals.

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Where can a Configuration Specialist earn more?

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Bed Bath & Beyond$117,954
AxiomSL$89,196

Configuration specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a configuration specialist typically falls between $55,000 and $81,958.
zippia
$77,122yearly
glassdoor[1]
$81,958yearly
comparably[2]
$55,000yearly
Salary.com[3]
$62,519yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$67,000yearly

Average configuration specialist salary by state

The highest-paying states for configuration specialists are New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The lowest average configuration specialist salary states are Utah, Montana, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for configuration specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Mexico$85,172$40.95
2Pennsylvania$92,271$44.36
3Massachusetts$89,734$43.14
4District of Columbia$84,380$40.57
5Delaware$80,989$38.94
6North Carolina$85,450$41.08
7Texas$87,363$42.00
8Louisiana$80,081$38.50
9Maryland$80,415$38.66
10New Jersey$93,383$44.90
11Michigan$82,256$39.55
12Virginia$73,904$35.53
13Nevada$76,383$36.72
14New Hampshire$82,130$39.49
15Ohio$80,309$38.61
16Florida$73,865$35.51
17Alabama$74,700$35.91
18Rhode Island$75,863$36.47
19Tennessee$77,557$37.29
20Maine$69,300$33.32
21Arizona$71,001$34.14
22New York$79,348$38.15
23Vermont$69,534$33.43
24Kansas$71,914$34.57
25Iowa$62,827$30.21
26West Virginia$64,211$30.87
27South Carolina$72,875$35.04
28Arkansas$66,954$32.19
29Georgia$68,778$33.07
30California$76,190$36.63
31Mississippi$64,398$30.96
32Hawaii$62,326$29.96
33North Dakota$56,730$27.27
34Connecticut$69,518$33.42
35Minnesota$67,031$32.23
36Colorado$57,844$27.81
37Kentucky$60,286$28.98
38South Dakota$54,377$26.14
39Utah$53,247$25.60
40Wyoming$49,770$23.93
41Washington$62,577$30.09
42Illinois$59,040$28.38
43Oklahoma$59,967$28.83
44Wisconsin$57,019$27.41
45Oregon$54,171$26.04
46Montana$51,615$24.81
47Nebraska$49,071$23.59
48Indiana$57,140$27.47
49Idaho$47,850$23.00
50Alaska$39,071$18.78
51Missouri$53,975$25.95

Highest paying cities for configuration specialists

The highest-paying cities for configuration specialists are Jersey City, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Framingham, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Jersey City, NJ$93,401$44.90
2Philadelphia, PA$93,275$44.84
3Framingham, MA$89,915$43.23
4Houston, TX$88,824$42.70
5Washington, DC$84,411$40.58
6Detroit, MI$83,267$40.03
7San Jose, CA$80,393$38.65
8New York, NY$79,749$38.34
9Dayton, OH$77,406$37.21
10Arlington, VA$74,906$36.01
11Saint Petersburg, FL$74,395$35.77
12Columbia, SC$72,810$35.00
13Portland, ME$70,720$34.00
14Savannah, GA$69,753$33.54
15Minneapolis, MN$66,922$32.17
16Oklahoma City, OK$60,846$29.25
17Colorado Springs, CO$60,473$29.07
18Schaumburg, IL$58,805$28.27
19Indianapolis, IN$57,117$27.46
20Portland, OR$52,332$25.16

Configuration specialist salary details

A configuration specialist's salary ranges from $54,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $108,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average configuration specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a configuration specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
75th Percentile$92,000$7,667$44
Average$77,122$6,427$37
25th Percentile$64,000$5,333$31
10th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26

Top companies hiring configuration specialists now:

  1. General Motors jobs (10)
  2. Motorola Solutions jobs (5)
  3. Oracle jobs (7)
  4. Kodak jobs (5)
  5. Avnet jobs (7)

Which companies pay configuration specialists the most?

Configuration specialist salaries at Bed Bath & Beyond and TechnipFMC are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average configuration specialist salary at companies like General Motors and Blue Shield of California are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Bed Bath & Beyond$117,954$56.71
2TechnipFMC$106,903$51.40
3General Motors$104,833$50.40
4Blue Shield of California$101,620$48.86
5Abbott$100,810$48.47
6Booz Allen Hamilton$99,795$47.98
7Clario$98,416$47.32
8CNA Insurance$98,156$47.19
9Zurich$97,595$46.92
10CDPHP$97,577$46.91
11Parker Hannifin$96,071$46.19
12AXA$95,803$46.06
13L.A. Care Health Plan$95,535$45.93
14Philips$95,526$45.93
15Vistaprint Corporate$94,941$45.64
16Parsons$94,556$45.46
17Chemetall$93,224$44.82
18Air Liquide$93,199$44.81
19Hubbell$91,732$44.10
20AxiomSL$89,196$42.88

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Configuration Specialist salary by industry

The average configuration specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average configuration specialist salary in the telecommunication industry is $95,956, the highest of any industry.
  • The average configuration specialist salary in the finance industry is $85,337.
  • Configuration specialists in the professional industry earn an average salary of $71,250, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for configuration specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Telecommunication$95,956$46.13
2Technology$85,337$41.03
3Manufacturing$80,369$38.64
4Hospitality$78,681$37.83
5Health Care$77,424$37.22
6Construction$74,276$35.71
7Professional$71,250$34.25

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Configuration specialist salary trends

The average configuration specialist salary has risen by $11,785 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average configuration specialist earned $65,337 annually, but today, they earn $77,122 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for configuration specialists over the last decade.

Compare configuration specialist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average configuration specialist salary over time

Compare configuration specialist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Configuration specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$77,100$37.08+3.3%
2024$74,600$35.86+2.3%
2023$72,900$35.04+1.5%
2022$71,800$34.52+1.6%
2021$70,600$33.95+1.6%

Recently added configuration specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Significance, Inc.Oracle EBS Configuration Specialist-SeniorWashington, DC06/29/2025$135,000
Voyager Space HoldingsConfiguration SpecialistSan Diego, CA06/27/2025$70,000
Voyager Technologies Inc.Configuration SpecialistSan Diego, CA06/26/2025$70,000
Erp InternationalSparx Administrator/Configuration SpecialistLaurel, MD06/24/2025$140,000
Etac AbProduct Configuration SpecialistStevens Point, WI06/16/2025$44,871
Sustainable TalentWorkday HCM Configuration SpecialistSanta Clara, CA06/09/2025$129,394
HumanaVaricent ICM Configuration ProfUrban Honolulu, HI06/07/2025$97,900
HumanaVaricent ICM Configuration ProfSalt Lake City, UT06/07/2025$97,900
HumanaVaricent ICM Configuration ProfCarson City, NV06/07/2025$97,900
HumanaVaricent ICM Configuration ProfSalem, OR06/07/2025$97,900

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