Medicine Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Medicine Specialist make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medicine Specialist in the United States is $48,180 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,347
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,046 to $52,978
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,371
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Medicine Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $52,978 $4,415 $1,019 $25
Average $48,180 $4,015 $927 $23
25th Percentile $43,046 $3,587 $828 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Medicine Specialist Salaries

A Medicine 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.

Top Paying Cities for Medicine 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: $60,769
  • San Francisco: $60,171
  • Oakland: $58,837

What Skills Can Increase a Medicine Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Critical Thinking (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings): Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 5.47% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): It is used to provide urgent treatment to cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction, and other conditions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Critical Thinking 3.03%
CPR 5.47%
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.61%
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 Medicine Specialist's salary.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Personnel Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interpersonal Relationships
$54,443
13%
Troubleshooting
$51,552
7%
Personnel Management
$51,070
6%
Problem Solving
$51,070
6%
Active Learning
$49,625
3%
Critical Care
$49,625
3%
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How Education impacts a Medicine Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medicine 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 Medicine Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $47,576 and $50,406).

Medicine Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medicine Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 42.2%
Associates 36.9%
Bachelors 17.1%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Medicine Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medicine 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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medicine Specialist

Salaries for a Medicine Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $46,778 in 2023 to around $46,912 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medicine Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medicine Specialist Over Time

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2023
$46,778
2024
$47,160
2025
$46,912
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2025 $46,912
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