As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medicaid Specialist in District of Columbia is $55,171, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,061 weekly, or $4,598 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medicaid Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medicaid Specialist in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $41,367 to $75,335. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,945) and 75th percentile ($65,726), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,335 per year. This $17,781 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coordination or Home Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Medicaid Specialist often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Medicaid Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medicaid Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medicaid Specialist Salary $41,367 DC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medicaid Specialist Salary $47,945 DC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medicaid Specialist Salary $55,171 DC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medicaid Specialist Salary $65,726 DC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medicaid Specialist Salary $75,335 DC October 01, 2026
25% $47,945 10% $41,367 90% $75,335 75% $65,726 $55,171 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $65,136 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $65,138 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $65,139 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $65,138 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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    Medicaid Specialist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Managed Care Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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