Special Program Case Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Special Program Case Manager make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Special Program Case Manager in the United States is $75,619 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Special Program Case Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,254
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,601 to $84,326
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,301
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Special Program Case Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,326 $7,027 $1,622 $41
Average $75,619 $6,302 $1,454 $36
25th Percentile $67,601 $5,633 $1,300 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Special Program Case Manager Salaries

A Special Program Case Manager'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 Do Special Program Case Manager 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 Special Program Case Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,725.
  • California: $83,407.
  • Massachusetts: $82,296.

Top Paying Cities for Special Program Case Managers

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: $95,378
  • San Francisco: $94,333
  • Oakland: $92,345

What Skills Can Increase a Special Program Case Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 6.43% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Discharge Planning (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Developing a personalized plan to ensure the smooth transition of a patient from a health organization to the patient's home or residential care.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.67% 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.
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Planning 6.43%
Discharge Planning 2.3%
Microsoft Office 1.67%
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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 Special Program Case Manager's salary.
  • Utilization Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Managed Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Utilization Management
 $80,912
7%
Managed Care
 $79,400
5%
Verbal Communication
 $78,643
4%
Analysis
 $78,643
4%
Interviewing
 $78,643
4%
Discharge Planning
 $78,643
4%
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Special Program Case Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Special Program Case Manager'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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$67,601
Average $75,619/year
$84,326
$5,633
Average $6,302/month
$7,027
$1,300
Average $1,454/week
$1,622
$33
Average $36/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $84,326 $7,027 $1,622 $41
Average $75,619 $6,302 $1,454 $36
25th Percentile $67,601 $5,633 $1,300 $33

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Salary Trends for Special Program Case Manager

Salaries for a Special Program Case Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,434 in 2023 to around $52,802 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Special Program Case Manager salary trends, .

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