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Economic Development Specialist

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 23 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST profile (332 filings).
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23

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$66,206

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

9

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$53,304

25th Percentile

$59,007

Median (50th)

$66,206

75th Percentile

$83,074

90th Percentile

$96,097

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Top Employers Hiring Economic Development Specialist
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
ENTERVENDING, LLC 3 $57,366 $51,563 - $60,403 100.0%
South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments 2 $59,007 $59,007 - $59,007 100.0%
University of the Virgin Islands Research & Technology Park Corporation 2 $79,955 $74,048 - $85,862 100.0%
INSTIGLIO, INC. 2 $107,621 $99,636 - $115,606 100.0%
AMEGA HOLDINGS, LLC 1 $68,016 $68,016 - $68,016 100.0%
Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce 1 $64,397 $64,397 - $64,397 100.0%
CAPITAL REGION PLANNING COMMISSION 1 $74,707 $74,707 - $74,707 100.0%
Foundation, Inc. 1 $87,838 $87,838 - $87,838 100.0%
KOREATOWN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTER 1 $45,552 $45,552 - $45,552 100.0%
Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Greenville SC 2 $59,007
ORLANDO FL 2 $55,983
Los Angeles CA 1 $45,552
Miami FL 1 $115,606
San Jose CA 1 $87,838
St. Croix VI 1 $74,048
Washington, D.C DC 1 $85,862
Baton Rouge LA 1 $74,707
Wauwatosa WI 1 $64,397
Brooklyn NY 1 $99,636
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Economic Development Specialist with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Economic Development Specialist Unspecified 23 $66,484
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2022 4 $62,806 100.0%
2023 4 $61,702 100.0%
2025 6 $71,362 100.0%
Company Comparison - Economic Development Specialist

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
ENTERVENDING, LLC 3 $57,366 100.0%
South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments 2 $59,007 100.0%
University of the Virgin Islands Research & Technology Park Corporation 2 $79,955 100.0%
INSTIGLIO, INC. 2 $107,621 100.0%
AMEGA HOLDINGS, LLC 1 $68,016 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.