Provider Credentialing Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Provider Credentialing Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Provider Credentialing Specialist in the United States is $52,783 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,705
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,277 to $56,929
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,175
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Provider Credentialing Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $56,929 $4,744 $1,095 $27
Average $52,783 $4,399 $1,015 $25
25th Percentile $48,277 $4,023 $928 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Provider Credentialing Specialist Salaries

A Provider Credentialing 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 Provider Credentialing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Provider Credentialing 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): $45,409
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,478
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,352
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,198
  • Expert (over 8 years): $142,540
Levels Salary
Medical S... Level Provider Credentialing Specialist$45,409
Provider ... Level Provider Credentialing Specialist$52,478
Medical S... Level Provider Credentialing Specialist$72,352
Medical S... Level Provider Credentialing Specialist$109,198
Medical S... Level Provider Credentialing Specialist$142,540
$45,409 0 yr
$52,478 < 2 yrs
$72,352 2-4 yrs
$109,198 5-8 yrs
$142,540 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Provider Credentialing 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: $66,575
  • San Francisco: $65,846
  • Oakland: $64,458

What Skills Can Increase a Provider Credentialing Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.76% 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.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
  • Ambulatory Surgery (Mentioned in 0.81% Job Postings): Ambulatory surgery, or outpatient surgery, is a planned operation for which the patient is not expected to be admitted to the hospital.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.76%
Administrative Support 1.63%
Ambulatory Surgery 0.81%
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 Provider Credentialing Specialist's salary.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 113%.
  • Telephone Etiquette: Can increase your salary by up to 78%.
  • Health Sciences: Can increase your salary by up to 73%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac
$112,427
113%
Telephone Etiquette
$93,953
78%
Health Sciences
$91,314
73%
Medical Practice
$77,063
46%
Analytical Skills
$76,535
45%
Critical Thinking
$76,007
44%
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Provider Credentialing Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Provider Credentialing Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Provider Credentialing Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Provider Credentialing Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Provider Credentialing Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$63,339$30.020%

How Education impacts a Provider Credentialing Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Provider Credentialing 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 Provider Credentialing Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,224 and $58,573).

Provider Credentialing Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Provider Credentialing Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 45.6%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 23.6%
Masters 5.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Provider Credentialing Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Provider Credentialing 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Provider Credentialing Specialist

Salaries for a Provider Credentialing Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,533 in 2023 to around $52,215 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Provider Credentialing Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Provider Credentialing Specialist Over Time

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2023
$52,533
2024
$52,531
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2023 $52,533
2024 $52,531
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