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Data reviewer salary

Average data reviewer salary

$53,266

$25.61 hourly rate

Entry-level data reviewer salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Data Reviewer Salaries

The average salary for a data reviewer is currently $53,266 per year. This salary can vary significantly depending on factors such as experience level, geographic location, and the specific industry. For instance, entry-level data reviewers may earn less than those with several years of experience. Additionally, data reviewers in high-demand states often see salaries exceeding the national average.

Salary by Experience Level

Data reviewers typically see salary increases as they gain experience. Entry-level positions might start at around $40,000, while seasoned professionals can earn upwards of $70,000. This progression highlights the value of experience in this field.

Top Paying Locations

Data reviewers in states like California and New York tend to earn higher salaries compared to those in other regions. Understanding the salary landscape by state can help candidates identify where their skills are most valued.

Job Opportunities

In addition to salary insights, job seekers can explore opportunities in various sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare. Each sector offers unique challenges and growth potential, making it vital to consider not only salary but also career advancement opportunities.

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Where can a Data Reviewer earn more?

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Phoenix, AZ$45,989
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Biogen$86,432
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Data reviewer salaries by experience level

Data reviewer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a data reviewer typically falls between $53,266 and $58,754.
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$53,266yearly
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$58,754yearly
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$54,762yearly

Average data reviewer salary by state

The average data reviewer salary in Alaska, New York, and Illinois are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average data reviewer salary states are New Hampshire, Alabama, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for data reviewers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$66,112$31.78
2Illinois$63,522$30.54
3Alaska$66,777$32.10
4Massachusetts$62,021$29.82
5North Carolina$57,183$27.49
6Connecticut$58,734$28.24
7Iowa$56,096$26.97
8Georgia$56,678$27.25
9Utah$53,726$25.83
10Colorado$57,354$27.57
11Virginia$60,947$29.30
12New Jersey$55,707$26.78
13Texas$53,895$25.91
14North Dakota$52,092$25.04
15Montana$53,277$25.61
16Indiana$54,384$26.15
17Rhode Island$57,556$27.67
18Ohio$53,364$25.66
19Kentucky$53,026$25.49
20Oregon$57,582$27.68
21Wisconsin$53,139$25.55
22Idaho$52,790$25.38
23Hawaii$55,020$26.45
24Vermont$55,186$26.53
25Missouri$52,107$25.05
26Michigan$51,991$25.00
27Kansas$51,440$24.73
28California$56,506$27.17
29Minnesota$51,024$24.53
30Maine$50,757$24.40
31Florida$51,745$24.88
32West Virginia$48,870$23.50
33Pennsylvania$49,231$23.67
34Washington$53,327$25.64
35District of Columbia$53,787$25.86
36Louisiana$50,875$24.46
37Delaware$52,675$25.32
38Tennessee$48,850$23.49
39Maryland$47,991$23.07
40South Dakota$46,405$22.31
41Arkansas$47,705$22.94
42Wyoming$49,722$23.90
43Arizona$45,953$22.09
44New Hampshire$45,527$21.89
45Mississippi$47,454$22.81
46South Carolina$47,380$22.78
47Nevada$43,497$20.91
48Nebraska$43,538$20.93
49Alabama$44,288$21.29
50Oklahoma$43,792$21.05
51New Mexico$39,772$19.12

Highest paying cities for data reviewers

The highest-paying cities for data reviewers are Waukegan, IL, Agawam Town, MA, and Rocky Mount, NC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Waukegan, IL$63,843$30.69
2Agawam Town, MA$62,482$30.04
3Rocky Mount, NC$59,043$28.39
4Foster City, CA$58,070$27.92
5Boulder, CO$57,416$27.60
6New Brunswick, NJ$55,768$26.81
7West Lafayette, IN$54,285$26.10
8Salt Lake City, UT$53,573$25.76
9Dallas, TX$53,046$25.50
10Saint Louis, MO$52,425$25.20
11Saint Petersburg, FL$51,798$24.90
12Olathe, KS$51,468$24.74
13Saint Paul, MN$51,021$24.53
14Philadelphia, PA$49,613$23.85
15Salisbury, MD$48,303$23.22
16Phoenix, AZ$45,989$22.11

Data reviewer salary details

A data reviewer's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $74,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average data reviewer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a data reviewer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$74,000$6,167$36
75th Percentile$63,000$5,250$30
Average$53,266$4,439$26
25th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying data reviewer jobs

The highest paying types of data reviewers are data specialist, reviewer, and key operator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Data Entry Technician$31,058$2,588$14.93142,759
Data Entry Internship$32,142$2,679$15.45120,191
Data Entry Processor$32,567$2,714$15.6683,470
Data Entry Operator$31,286$2,607$15.0493,965
Data Entry Representative$33,173$2,764$15.95147,777
Data Entry Clerk$31,582$2,632$15.18132,345

Which companies pay data reviewers the most?

Data reviewer salaries at Biogen and Pfizer are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average data reviewer salary at companies like BASi and Regeneron are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Biogen$86,432$41.55
2Pfizer$67,529$32.47
3BASi$67,248$32.33
4Regeneron$66,832$32.13
5RemX$66,571$32.01
6Integrated Resources$65,324$31.41
7Nitto Avecia$61,916$29.77
8Novavax$59,942$28.82
9Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.$59,635$28.67
10Cambrex$58,744$28.24
11Akorn$55,718$26.79
12Pharmaceutical Product Development$55,249$26.56
13Novel Laboratories$54,258$26.09
14Eurofins$53,967$25.95
15Aurobindo Pharma USA$53,621$25.78
16Food Safety Net Services$53,620$25.78
17SGS$53,489$25.72
18Myriad Genetics$53,395$25.67
19Medpace$53,206$25.58
20BioAgilytix$52,945$25.45

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Data Reviewer salary by industry

The average data reviewer salary varies across industries:

  • The average data reviewer salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $58,688, the highest of any industry.
  • The average data reviewer salary in the finance industry is $54,127.
  • Data reviewers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $46,572, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for data reviewers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Pharmaceutical$58,688$28.22
2Technology$54,127$26.02
3Internet$53,479$25.71
4Health Care$51,084$24.56
5Government$48,803$23.46
6Professional$46,572$22.39

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Data reviewer salary trends

The average data reviewer salary has risen by $10,440 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average data reviewer earned $42,826 annually, but today, they earn $53,266 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for data reviewers over the last decade.

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Average data reviewer salary over time

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Data reviewer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$53,300$25.61+2.8%
2024$51,800$24.90+3.9%
2023$49,800$23.92+3.9%
2022$47,800$23.00+2.7%
2021$46,600$22.38+2.1%

Recently added data reviewer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
ActalentQC Data ReviewerMount Prospect, IL06/29/2025$70,958
ActalentData ReviewerCoral Springs, FL06/24/2025$66,784
ActalentData ReviewerMadison, WI06/16/2025$73,045
Tolmar CareersQCM Data Reviewer IIFort Collins, CO06/13/2025$66,784
Charles River LaboratoriesDocumentation Data Reviewer 1Mattawan, MI06/12/2025$49,045
ActalentData ReviewerMadison, WI05/20/2025$73,045
Arrowhead PharmaceuticalsData Reviewer, Quality ControlVerona, WI04/28/2025$65,000
Avid BioservicesData Reviewer, Quality ControlTustin, CA04/28/2025$55,786
Montrose ServicesData Reviewer-Environmental LabDurham, NC04/27/2025$48,001
ActalentData ReviewerMadison, WI04/26/2025$73,045

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