What are the main factors that influence a Credentialing Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Credentialing Specialist's salary?

A Credentialing Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Credentialing Specialist (2-4 years)earns $46,386, a Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr. (4-7 years)earns $53,597, a Medical Staff Credentialing Supervisor (7+ years)earns $73,881, a Medical Staff Credentialing Manager (7+ years)earns $111,498, a Medical Staff Credentialing Director (7+ years)earns $145,556,

What are the highest paying states for a Credentialing Specialist?

Credentialing Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Credentialing Specialist roles are District of Columbia $51,056, California $50,862, Massachusetts $50,185. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Credentialing Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Credentialing Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Lead Credentialing Specialist: $95,954; Hospital Credentialing Specialist: $77,697; Provider Credentialing Specialist II: $53,300; Medical Staff Credentialing Specialist, Sr.: $53,239; Provider Credentialing Specialist: $52,783.

Credentialing Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Credentialing Specialist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Credentialing Specialist in Delaware is $46,698 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,821
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,605 to $50,950
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,878

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Credentialing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,950	$4,246	$980	$24
Average	$46,698	$3,892	$898	$22
25th Percentile	$42,605	$3,550	$819	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Credentialing Specialist Salaries

A Credentialing Specialist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Credentialing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Credentialing Specialist'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): $46,386
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,597
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,881
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,498
Expert (over 8 years): $145,556

Levels	Salary
Credentia... Level Credentialing Specialist	$46,386
Medical S... Level Credentialing Specialist	$53,597
Medical S... Level Credentialing Specialist	$73,881
Medical S... Level Credentialing Specialist	$111,498
Medical S... Level Credentialing Specialist	$145,556

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How Do Credentialing Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Credentialing Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,056.
California: $50,862.
Massachusetts: $50,185.

District of Columbia $51,056 California $50,862 Massachusetts $50,185 Washington $50,000 New Jersey $49,982 Alaska $49,917 Connecticut $49,281 New York $49,023

Hawaii $48,197 Rhode Island $47,810 Maryland $47,547 Minnesota $47,187 Colorado $47,049 Illinois $47,003 Oregon $46,828 Delaware $46,698

New Hampshire $46,617 Virginia $46,436 Pennsylvania $45,905 Nevada $45,638 North Dakota $45,550 Michigan $45,412 Wisconsin $45,361 Vermont $45,260

Texas $44,978 Maine $44,960 Arizona $44,932 Ohio $44,900 Georgia $44,476 Indiana $44,264 Wyoming $44,222 Utah $44,158

Iowa $44,130 Kansas $43,909 Louisiana $43,844 North Carolina $43,821 Missouri $43,812 Florida $43,632 Montana $43,535 Nebraska $43,443

Kentucky $43,392 South Carolina $43,208 Tennessee $43,092 Idaho $43,046 New Mexico $42,710 Oklahoma $42,636 Alabama $42,364 South Dakota $41,907

Arkansas $41,658 West Virginia $41,525 Mississippi $41,123

Top Paying Cities for Credentialing Specialists

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:

Lincoln: $48,331
Little Creek: $47,884
Magnolia: $48,082

Lincoln, DE $48,331 Little Creek, DE $47,884 Magnolia, DE $48,082 Milford, DE $48,331 Marydel, DE $47,704 Millsboro, DE $48,331 Millville, DE $48,654 Milton, DE $48,331

Nassau, DE $48,331 Ocean View, DE $48,654 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,654 Seaford, DE $47,824 Selbyville, DE $48,654 Smyrna, DE $47,648 Viola, DE $48,082 Woodside, DE $47,943

Bear, DE $47,298 Newark, DE $47,316 Claymont, DE $47,353 Delaware City, DE $47,316 Hockessin, DE $47,353 Kirkwood, DE $47,316 Middletown, DE $47,552 Montchanin, DE $47,353

New Castle, DE $47,353 Odessa, DE $47,616 Port Penn, DE $47,187 Rockland, DE $47,353 Saint Georges, DE $47,316 Townsend, DE $47,547 Winterthur, DE $47,353 Lewes, DE $48,331

Wilmington, DE $47,353 Dover, DE $47,860 Dover Afb, DE $47,971 Bethany Beach, DE $48,654 Bethel, DE $47,824 Bridgeville, DE $48,331 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,911 Cheswold, DE $47,750

Clayton, DE $47,630 Dagsboro, DE $48,654 Delmar, DE $47,824 Ellendale, DE $48,331 Felton, DE $48,331 Fenwick Island, DE $48,654 Frankford, DE $48,654 Frederica, DE $48,331

Georgetown, DE $48,331 Greenwood, DE $48,331 Harbeson, DE $48,331 Harrington, DE $48,331 Hartly, DE $47,607 Houston, DE $48,331 Kenton, DE $47,630 Laurel, DE $47,824

Yorklyn, DE $47,353

Credentialing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Credentialing Specialist'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.

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$42,605

Average $46,698/year

$50,950

$3,550

Average $3,892/month

$4,246

$819

Average $898/week

$980

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,950	$4,246	$980	$24
Average	$46,698	$3,892	$898	$22
25th Percentile	$42,605	$3,550	$819	$20

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