How much does an electronic commerce specialist make?

The average electronic commerce specialist salary in the United States is $64,390. Electronic commerce specialist salaries typically range between $40,000 and $101,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for electronic commerce specialists is $30.96 per hour. Electronic commerce specialist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Electronic commerce specialists earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.

Electronic commerce specialist salary

Q: What state pays Electronic Commerce Specialists the most?

New Jersey pays Electronic Commerce Specialists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $80,533 per year, or $38.72 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an electronic commerce specialist?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an electronic commerce specialist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $78,537 per year.

Average electronic commerce specialist salary

$64,390

$30.96 hourly rate

Entry-level electronic commerce specialist salary

$40,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Electronic Commerce Specialist Salary

The average salary for an Electronic Commerce Specialist is approximately $64,390 per year, translating to around $31 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and specific industry. For instance, specialists working in metropolitan areas often earn higher salaries due to increased demand and higher living costs.

Regional Salary Insights

When analyzing salaries by state, top-paying regions include California, New York, and Texas, where professionals can earn upwards of $75,000 annually. In cities like San Francisco and New York City, the demand for e-commerce skills is particularly high, reflecting the robust growth of online business.

Career Prospects

As businesses continue to prioritize e-commerce, the role of an Electronic Commerce Specialist becomes increasingly vital. Companies seek individuals with expertise in digital marketing, user experience design, and e-commerce platforms to drive online sales and customer engagement. This career not only offers competitive salaries but also substantial growth opportunities, making it an attractive choice for job seekers.

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Columbus, GA$52,276

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Average electronic commerce specialist salary by state

The average electronic commerce specialist salary in New Jersey, California, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average electronic commerce specialist salary states are Montana, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for electronic commerce specialists

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Delaware	$75,382	$36.24
2	Rhode Island	$75,548	$36.32
3	Pennsylvania	$76,099	$36.59
4	New Hampshire	$72,339	$34.78
5	West Virginia	$69,260	$33.30
6	Arizona	$70,608	$33.95
7	New Jersey	$80,533	$38.72
8	North Dakota	$66,083	$31.77
9	Virginia	$74,488	$35.81
10	Connecticut	$76,114	$36.59
11	Nevada	$67,962	$32.67
12	New York	$73,280	$35.23
13	Michigan	$70,175	$33.74
14	District of Columbia	$74,539	$35.84
15	Alabama	$69,254	$33.30
16	New Mexico	$68,586	$32.97
17	California	$78,537	$37.76
18	Maine	$68,022	$32.70
19	Maryland	$72,596	$34.90
20	Ohio	$68,417	$32.89
21	Iowa	$63,066	$30.32
22	North Carolina	$65,628	$31.55
23	Vermont	$64,426	$30.97
24	Texas	$67,438	$32.42
25	Arkansas	$63,811	$30.68
26	Indiana	$64,715	$31.11
27	Massachusetts	$68,877	$33.11
28	Wisconsin	$64,676	$31.09
29	Alaska	$54,261	$26.09
30	Utah	$60,429	$29.05
31	Kansas	$60,078	$28.88
32	Louisiana	$60,711	$29.19
33	Hawaii	$50,035	$24.06
34	South Dakota	$54,978	$26.43
35	Tennessee	$60,557	$29.11
36	Kentucky	$62,411	$30.01
37	Nebraska	$55,399	$26.63
38	Oregon	$59,136	$28.43
39	Mississippi	$60,818	$29.24
40	Idaho	$57,733	$27.76
41	South Carolina	$61,223	$29.43
42	Florida	$56,021	$26.93
43	Wyoming	$50,340	$24.20
44	Montana	$53,398	$25.67
45	Illinois	$61,792	$29.71
46	Washington	$58,570	$28.16
47	Minnesota	$57,477	$27.63
48	Oklahoma	$51,658	$24.84
49	Colorado	$54,669	$26.28
50	Georgia	$52,236	$25.11
51	Missouri	$51,184	$24.61

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Highest paying cities for electronic commerce specialists

The highest-paying cities for electronic commerce specialists are San Francisco, CA, Trenton, NJ, and Plainview, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$83,574	$40.18
2	Trenton, NJ	$80,327	$38.62
3	Plainview, NY	$73,630	$35.40
4	Las Vegas, NV	$67,559	$32.48
5	Chicago, IL	$62,200	$29.90
6	Olympia, WA	$59,301	$28.51
7	Ogden, UT	$58,560	$28.15
8	Columbus, GA	$52,276	$25.13

Electronic commerce specialist salary details

An electronic commerce specialist's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $101,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average electronic commerce specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an electronic commerce specialist's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$101,000	$8,417	$49
75th Percentile	$81,000	$6,750	$39
Average	$64,390	$5,366	$31
25th Percentile	$50,000	$4,167	$24
10th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19

Highest paying electronic commerce specialist jobs

The highest paying types of electronic commerce specialists are director, search marketing strategies, online user experience strategist, and search engine evaluator.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Search Engine Optimizer	$99,672	$8,306	$47.92	3,599
Social Media Strategist	$62,339	$5,195	$29.97	43,791
Search Engine Evaluator	$106,930	$8,911	$51.41	3,385
Search Strategist	$82,098	$6,842	$39.47	9,339

Top companies hiring electronic commerce specialists now:

Which companies pay electronic commerce specialists the most?

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Capricorn Systems	$85,179	$40.95
2	Ogden Clinic	$67,286	$32.35
3	Washington State University	$53,821	$25.88

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Electronic commerce specialist salary trends

The average electronic commerce specialist salary has risen by $10,540 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average electronic commerce specialist earned $53,850 annually, but today, they earn $64,390 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for electronic commerce specialists over the last decade.

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Average electronic commerce specialist salary over time

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Electronic commerce specialist salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$64,400	$30.96	+3.3%
2025	$62,300	$29.94	+2.3%
2024	$60,900	$29.26	+1.9%
2023	$59,700	$28.69	+2.3%
2022	$58,300	$28.04	+1.5%

Recently added electronic commerce specialist salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
State of Washington	Commerce Specialist 3	Olympia, WA	03/05/2024	$62,568

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