Data Specialist Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$75,539 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$52,362 $75,539 $121,738
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Data Specialist in United States is $75,539 per year as of July 2026, based on 254 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $52,362, while senior specialists can earn up to $121,738. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $660 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Data Specialist.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Data Specialist over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Data Specialist in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 7 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Data Specialist 254 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 174 0 0
Entry Level $52,362
Junior $62,057
Median Salary $75,539
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $102,901
Expert / Top Earners $121,738

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