Third Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Third Officer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Third Officer in the United States is $49,033 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Third Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,805
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,889 to $54,671
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,206
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Third Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,671 $4,556 $1,051 $26
Average $49,033 $4,086 $943 $24
25th Percentile $43,889 $3,657 $844 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Third Officer Salaries

A Third Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Third Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Third Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,480
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,400
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,105
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,976
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,355
Levels Salary
Claims Pr... Level Third Officer$38,480
Claims Pr... Level Third Officer$44,400
Third Off... Level Third Officer$50,105
Claims Pr... Level Third Officer$72,976
Claims Pr... Level Third Officer$98,355
$38,480 0 yr
$44,400 < 2 yrs
$50,105 2-4 yrs
$72,976 5-8 yrs
$98,355 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Third Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $61,845
  • San Francisco: $61,168
  • Oakland: $59,879

What Skills Can Increase a Third Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 4.1% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • CPT (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set that is used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.67%
Microsoft Office 4.1%
CPT 2.05%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Third Officer's salary.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 71%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Networking
$83,846
71%
Goal Oriented
$63,252
29%
Commitment
$58,839
20%
Collaboration
$58,349
19%
Pricing
$57,859
18%
Coordination
$55,407
13%
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Third Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Third Officer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Third Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Third Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Third Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$56,388$27.015%

How Education impacts a Third Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Third Officers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Third Officer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $50,219 and $52,899).

Third Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Third Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.5%
High School 36.8%
Associates 18.4%
Bachelors 26.3%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Third Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Third Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Third Officer

Salaries for a Third Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,647 in 2023 to around $49,918 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Third Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Third Officer Over Time

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2023
$50,647
2024
$50,380
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$49,918
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2024 $50,380
2025 $49,918
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare industry. Indu... more

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    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    23 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    23 Days Ago

  • USPS

    Columbus, OH

    USPS | Columbus, OH

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking Mail Carriers and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) to deliver mail and packages to residential and business... more

    29 Days Ago

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FAQ about Third Officer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Third Officer?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Third Officer roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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