Patient Services Technician Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Patient Services Technician Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Patient Services Technician Specialist in the United States is $42,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,167
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,482 to $45,984
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,745
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Patient Services Technician Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,984 $3,832 $884 $22
Average $42,488 $3,541 $817 $20
25th Percentile $39,482 $3,290 $759 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Patient Services Technician Specialist Salaries

A Patient Services Technician 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 Patient Services Technician Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Patient Services Technician 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): $41,691
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,141
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,105
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,928
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,031
Levels Salary
Entry Level Patient Services Technician Specialist$41,691
Intermediate Level Patient Services Technician Specialist$42,141
Senior Level Patient Services Technician Specialist$43,105
Specialist Level Patient Services Technician Specialist$43,928
Expert Level Patient Services Technician Specialist$44,031
$41,691 0 yr
$42,141 < 2 yrs
$43,105 2-4 yrs
$43,928 5-8 yrs
$44,031 > 8 yrs
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How Do Patient Services Technician 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 Patient Services Technician Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,043.
  • California: $46,865.
  • Massachusetts: $46,240.

Top Paying Cities for Patient Services Technician 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: $53,591
  • San Francisco: $53,064
  • Oakland: $51,887

What Skills Can Increase a Patient Services Technician Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.88% 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.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 4.02% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Specimen Processing (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): A specimen processor receives and processes specimens such as blood and urine samples in a laboratory, captures data and handles client and healthcare practitioner inquiries
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.88%
Pediatric 4.02%
Specimen Processing 2.46%
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 Patient Services Technician Specialist's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$48,437
14%
Coordination
$45,463
7%
Scheduling
$45,463
7%
Problem Solving
$45,038
6%
Long Term Care
$44,613
5%
Collaboration
$44,613
5%
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How Education impacts a Patient Services Technician Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Patient Services Technician Specialists 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 Patient Services Technician Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,262 and $40,561).

Patient Services Technician Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Patient Services Technician Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 79.8%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 6.9%
Masters 0.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Patient Services Technician Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Patient Services Technician 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 Patient Services Technician Specialist

Salaries for a Patient Services Technician Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,746 in 2023 to around $63,628 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Patient Services Technician Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Patient Services Technician Specialist Over Time

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2023
$63,746
2024
$64,392
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2024 $64,392
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