Medical Claims Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Claims Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Claims Specialist in the United States is $64,611 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,060
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,586 to $70,080
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,921
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Medical Claims Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,080 $5,840 $1,348 $34
Average $64,611 $5,384 $1,243 $31
25th Percentile $60,586 $5,049 $1,165 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Claims Specialist Salaries

A Medical Claims 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 Medical Claims Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Claims 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): $50,892
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,966
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,208
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,310
  • Expert (over 8 years): $97,860
Levels Salary
Claims Qu... Level Medical Claims Specialist$50,892
Claims Qu... Level Medical Claims Specialist$56,966
Medical C... Level Medical Claims Specialist$64,208
Claims Qu... Level Medical Claims Specialist$77,310
Claims Qu... Level Medical Claims Specialist$97,860
$50,892 0 yr
$56,966 < 2 yrs
$64,208 2-4 yrs
$77,310 5-8 yrs
$97,860 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medical Claims 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:

  • San Jose: $81,493
  • San Francisco: $80,601
  • Oakland: $78,902

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Claims Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 6.45% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • Claim Reviews (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): A claims review is the process in which the underwriter reviews a claim to assure that it meets a set of standards.
  • Internal Audit (Mentioned in 3.23% Job Postings): Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value to and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal auditing achieves this by providing insight and recommendations based on analyses and assessments of data and business processes. With commitment to integrity and accountability, internal auditing provides value to governing bodies and senior management as an objective source of independent advice. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. The scope of internal auditing within an organization is broad and may involve topics such as an organization's governance, risk management and management controls over: efficiency/effectiveness of operations (including safeguarding of assets), the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal auditing may also involve conducting proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participating in fraud investigations under the direction of fraud investigation professionals, and conducting post investigation fraud audits to identify control breakdowns and establish financial loss.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Confidentiality 6.45%
Claim Reviews 3.23%
Internal Audit 3.23%
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 Medical Claims Specialist's salary.
  • HIPAA Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 72%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
HIPAA Compliance
$111,130
72%
Integrity
$78,825
22%
Quality Assurance
$77,533
20%
Internal Audit
$76,886
19%
PowerPoint
$76,240
18%
Coaching
$75,594
17%
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Medical Claims Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medical Claims Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Medical Claims Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Medical Claims Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Medical Claims Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$83,994$40.030%
Pharmaceuticals$71,072$34.010%

Medical Claims Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Claims 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Claims Specialist

Salaries for a Medical Claims Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,787 in 2023 to around $90,109 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Claims Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Claims Specialist Over Time

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2023
$91,787
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$91,016
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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Regeneron | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Medical Claims Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Medical Claims Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Medical Claims Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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