AR/Medicaid Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an AR/Medicaid Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an AR/Medicaid Specialist in the United States is $48,470 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an AR/Medicaid Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,125
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,205 to $52,477
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,234
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AR/Medicaid Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,477 $4,373 $1,009 $25
Average $48,470 $4,039 $932 $23
25th Percentile $45,205 $3,767 $869 $22
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Key Factors That Influence AR/Medicaid Specialist Salaries

An AR/Medicaid 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AR/Medicaid Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AR/Medicaid 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): $46,544
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $46,643
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,913
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,471
  • Expert (over 8 years): $49,583
Levels Salary
Entry Level AR/Medicaid Specialist$46,544
Intermediate Level AR/Medicaid Specialist$46,643
Senior Level AR/Medicaid Specialist$47,913
Specialist Level AR/Medicaid Specialist$49,471
Expert Level AR/Medicaid Specialist$49,583
$46,544 0 yr
$46,643 < 2 yrs
$47,913 2-4 yrs
$49,471 5-8 yrs
$49,583 > 8 yrs
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How Do AR/Medicaid 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 AR/Medicaid Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,666.
  • California: $53,462.
  • Massachusetts: $52,749.

Top Paying Cities for AR/Medicaid 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: $61,135
  • San Francisco: $60,534
  • Oakland: $59,191

What Skills Can Increase an AR/Medicaid Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.49% 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.
  • Billing Software (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): billing software allows you to track the products and services your customers use, generate and send invoices with, and receive payments. They can automate the repetitive tasks your finance team struggles with on a daily basis.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.49%
Billing Software 2.08%
Accounting 1.39%
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 an AR/Medicaid Specialist's salary.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Flexibility
$52,347
8%
Commitment
$51,862
7%
Integrity
$50,893
5%
Leadership
$50,408
4%
Analysis
$50,408
4%
Coordination
$50,408
4%
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How Education impacts an AR/Medicaid Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many AR/Medicaid Specialists enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an AR/Medicaid Specialist with a No Diploma is between $44,915 and $46,812).

AR/Medicaid Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for AR/Medicaid Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.0%
High School 27.5%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 42.5%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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AR/Medicaid Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AR/Medicaid 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for AR/Medicaid Specialist

Salaries for an AR/Medicaid Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,451 in 2023 to around $38,085 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of AR/Medicaid Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of AR/Medicaid Specialist Over Time

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2023
$38,451
2024
$38,398
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