Practice Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Practice Specialist in the United States is $52,839 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,790
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,116 to $56,478
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,816
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Practice Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,478 $4,706 $1,086 $27
Average $52,839 $4,403 $1,016 $25
25th Percentile $48,116 $4,010 $925 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Practice Specialist Salaries

A Practice 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 Practice Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Practice 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): $51,724
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,855
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,453
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,051
  • Expert (over 8 years): $55,165
Levels Salary
Entry Level Practice Specialist$51,724
Intermediate Level Practice Specialist$51,855
Senior Level Practice Specialist$53,453
Specialist Level Practice Specialist$55,051
Expert Level Practice Specialist$55,165
$51,724 0 yr
$51,855 < 2 yrs
$53,453 2-4 yrs
$55,051 5-8 yrs
$55,165 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Practice 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 Practice Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,504.
  • California: $58,282.
  • Massachusetts: $57,505.

Top Paying Cities for Practice 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: $66,646
  • San Francisco: $65,991
  • Oakland: $64,527

What Skills Can Increase a Practice Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 36.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 1.84% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 36.98%
Patient Care 1.84%
Administrative Support 1%
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 Practice Specialist's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
$60,765
15%
Collaboration
$60,237
14%
Pediatric
$60,237
14%
Project Management
$59,709
13%
Home Care
$59,180
12%
Leadership
$58,123
10%
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How Education impacts a Practice Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Practice Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Practice Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $45,297 and $47,644).

Practice Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Practice Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 30.2%
Associates 21.0%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 15.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Practice Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Practice 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 Practice Specialist

Salaries for a Practice Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,402 in 2023 to around $63,667 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Practice Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Practice Specialist Over Time

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2023
$64,402
2024
$64,528
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2024 $64,528
2025 $63,667
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