Specialist Salary
Average Specialist Salary
$59,021 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
How much does a Specialist make?
Specialists make $59,021 per year on average, or $28.38 per hour, in the United States. Specialists on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $36,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $94,000.
Location impacts how much a specialist can expect to make. Specialists make the most in New Jersey, Delaware, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Highest Paying States For Specialists
The darker areas on the map show where specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Specialist average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $73,518 | $35.35 | 844 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $72,395 | $34.81 | 1,881 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $70,102 | $33.70 | 6,030 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $69,849 | $33.58 | 740 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $75,515 | $36.31 | 4,325 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $65,020 | $31.26 | 776 |
| 7 | New York | $72,158 | $34.69 | 7,168 |
| 8 | Virginia | $65,413 | $31.45 | 6,046 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $69,329 | $33.33 | 6,242 |
| 10 | California | $66,345 | $31.90 | 18,008 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $72,199 | $34.71 | 1,750 |
| 12 | Illinois | $63,466 | $30.51 | 7,267 |
| 13 | Texas | $64,053 | $30.79 | 11,049 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $59,733 | $28.72 | 5,600 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $63,055 | $30.31 | 811 |
| 16 | Michigan | $60,438 | $29.06 | 4,305 |
| 17 | Maryland | $55,840 | $26.85 | 4,588 |
| 18 | Georgia | $58,247 | $28.00 | 5,686 |
| 19 | Vermont | $51,182 | $24.61 | 656 |
| 20 | Nevada | $51,432 | $24.73 | 1,284 |
| 21 | Arizona | $50,516 | $24.29 | 4,229 |
| 22 | Indiana | $54,978 | $26.43 | 3,476 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $51,662 | $24.84 | 3,062 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $49,531 | $23.81 | 1,278 |
| 25 | Ohio | $53,516 | $25.73 | 4,924 |
| 26 | Washington | $52,675 | $25.32 | 4,386 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $50,472 | $24.27 | 1,123 |
| 28 | Maine | $46,795 | $22.50 | 1,011 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $50,011 | $24.04 | 1,051 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $49,377 | $23.74 | 4,257 |
| 31 | Alabama | $51,720 | $24.87 | 2,249 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $45,731 | $21.99 | 680 |
| 33 | Oregon | $49,099 | $23.61 | 2,573 |
| 34 | Missouri | $49,300 | $23.70 | 3,308 |
| 35 | Alaska | $46,259 | $22.24 | 679 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $48,656 | $23.39 | 1,969 |
| 37 | Florida | $46,502 | $22.36 | 10,339 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $48,265 | $23.20 | 1,840 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $46,941 | $22.57 | 3,280 |
| 40 | Iowa | $45,198 | $21.73 | 2,309 |
| 41 | Utah | $43,876 | $21.09 | 2,341 |
| 42 | Idaho | $43,912 | $21.11 | 1,315 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $48,831 | $23.48 | 2,205 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $45,165 | $21.71 | 1,472 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $42,830 | $20.59 | 1,466 |
| 46 | Montana | $41,215 | $19.81 | 1,000 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $41,222 | $19.82 | 502 |
| 48 | Colorado | $43,055 | $20.70 | 3,679 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $42,768 | $20.56 | 639 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $44,475 | $21.38 | 1,610 |
| 51 | Kansas | $43,267 | $20.80 | 1,619 |
Highest Paying Cities For Specialists
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey City, NJ | $75,285 | $36.19 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $72,657 | $34.93 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $72,428 | $34.82 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $69,940 | $33.63 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $69,799 | $33.56 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $67,745 | $32.57 |
| 7 | San Antonio, TX | $65,541 | $31.51 |
| 8 | Richmond, VA | $65,289 | $31.39 |
| 9 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $65,107 | $31.30 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $63,795 | $30.67 |
| 11 | Raleigh, NC | $60,775 | $29.22 |
| 12 | Alpharetta, GA | $58,153 | $27.96 |
| 13 | Richmond, IN | $56,082 | $26.96 |
| 14 | Baltimore, MD | $55,950 | $26.90 |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $53,283 | $25.62 |
Here Are The Five Most In Demand Cities Right Now:
How would you rate the starting salaries for Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Matthew McConn
Associate Professor of English Education, Department Chair, Binghamton University, SUNY
Here, in the state of New York, I think the salaries are competitive, depending on where you live.Show more
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Specialists The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Consulting Group | $158,200 | $76.06 | 36 |
| 2 | McKinsey & Company Inc | $149,860 | $72.05 | 408 |
| 3 | $127,042 | $61.08 | 178 | |
| 4 | Microsoft | $124,695 | $59.95 | 1176 |
| 5 | Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner | $124,361 | $59.79 | |
| 6 | Getty Images | $120,858 | $58.10 | 7 |
| 7 | Meta | $119,898 | $57.64 | 1301 |
| 8 | Publicis Sapient | $116,958 | $56.23 | 7 |
| 9 | Citi | $113,646 | $54.64 | 223 |
| 10 | DCP Midstream | $111,828 | $53.76 | 22 |
| 11 | NVIDIA | $111,257 | $53.49 | 4 |
| 12 | Adobe | $110,509 | $53.13 | 39 |
| 13 | Chevron | $110,418 | $53.09 | 25 |
| 14 | Redfin | $110,132 | $52.95 | 4 |
| 15 | $109,691 | $52.74 | 4 | |
| 16 | Autodesk | $108,183 | $52.01 | 60 |
| 17 | BNY Mellon | $107,737 | $51.80 | 160 |
| 18 | Barclays | $106,879 | $51.38 | 17 |
| 19 | Newpark | $106,302 | $51.11 | 4 |
| 20 | Exxon Mobil | $105,982 | $50.95 | 6 |
How Much Do Specialists Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much a specialist salaries can based on different industries:
The finance industry pays specialists an average salary of $79,325
The technology industry pay $77,394
The lowest paying industry for specialists is the education industry. Specialists in this industry earn an average salary of $48,973
Highest Paying Industries For Specialists
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $79,325 | $38.14 |
| 2 | Technology | $77,394 | $37.21 |
| 3 | Professional | $74,251 | $35.70 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $64,626 | $31.07 |
| 5 | Health Care | $56,472 | $27.15 |
| 6 | Retail | $49,865 | $23.97 |
| 7 | Education | $48,973 | $23.54 |
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Specialist Salary Trends
Average Specialist Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Specialist Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,000 | $28.38 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $57,100 | $27.44 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | $55,800 | $26.82 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | $54,900 | $26.41 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $54,000 | $25.98 | +1.6% |
Recently Added Specialist Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Anti-Trafficking Peer Specialist | Philadelphia, PA | 06/02/2022 | $36,001 |
| Nugget Markets | Adult Beverage Specialist | Davis, CA | 06/02/2022 | $41,740 |
| University of Idaho | Budget Specialist | Moscow, ID | 06/02/2022 | $40,697 |
| Seneca Center | Permanency Specialist | Salinas, CA | 06/02/2022 | $43,827 |
| Capitol Region Watershed District | Stormwater BMP Specialist | Saint Paul, MN | 06/01/2022 | $47,226 |
| Banner Health | POS Charge Specialist | Hudsonville, MI | 06/01/2022 | $40,133 |
| Banner Health | POS Charge Specialist | Kansas City, MO | 06/01/2022 | $40,133 |
| Mastech | Servicenow Specialist | Santa Clara, CA | 06/01/2022 | $96,002 |
| Albany Charter School Network | Innovation Specialist | Los Angeles, CA | 06/01/2022 | $75,000 |
| Westfall Technik | Sinker EDM Specialist | White Bear Lake, MN | 06/01/2022 | $52,175 |
Specialist Salaries FAQs
What state pays Specialists the most?
New Jersey pays Specialists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $75,515 per year, or $36.31 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Specialist?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Specialist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Delaware you should be paid close to $73,518 per year.
What type of Specialist gets paid the most?
Product Specialist gets paid the most. Product Specialist made a median salary of $81,469. The best-paid 10 percent make $104,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $63,000.
What is a good starting salary for a Specialist?
A good starting salary for a specialist is $36,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a specialist in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for specialists is $59,021, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a specialist can vary by state.
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