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Claim processing specialist salary
Average claim processing specialist salary
$16.56
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Average claim processing specialist salary by state
Highest paying states for claim processing specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $37,318 | $17.94 |
| 2 | Florida | $37,198 | $17.88 |
| 3 | Oregon | $38,229 | $18.38 |
| 4 | Illinois | $40,712 | $19.57 |
| 5 | Washington | $40,118 | $19.29 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $35,733 | $17.18 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $32,879 | $15.81 |
| 8 | California | $43,224 | $20.78 |
| 9 | Vermont | $33,879 | $16.29 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $37,920 | $18.23 |
| 11 | Missouri | $35,865 | $17.24 |
| 12 | Utah | $32,325 | $15.54 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $41,836 | $20.11 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $32,404 | $15.58 |
| 15 | Alaska | $33,862 | $16.28 |
| 16 | Arizona | $32,105 | $15.44 |
| 17 | Delaware | $33,255 | $15.99 |
| 18 | Georgia | $35,073 | $16.86 |
| 19 | Kansas | $32,440 | $15.60 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $35,047 | $16.85 |
| 21 | Indiana | $32,700 | $15.72 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $31,496 | $15.14 |
| 23 | New York | $35,509 | $17.07 |
| 24 | Nevada | $31,023 | $14.91 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $33,152 | $15.94 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $32,021 | $15.39 |
| 27 | Ohio | $31,757 | $15.27 |
| 28 | Texas | $31,793 | $15.29 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $31,070 | $14.94 |
| 30 | Michigan | $30,893 | $14.85 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $30,555 | $14.69 |
| 32 | Maryland | $34,165 | $16.43 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $30,290 | $14.56 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $29,975 | $14.41 |
| 35 | Idaho | $29,929 | $14.39 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $31,147 | $14.97 |
| 37 | Maine | $28,696 | $13.80 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $29,811 | $14.33 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $30,502 | $14.66 |
| 40 | Montana | $28,487 | $13.70 |
| 41 | Colorado | $29,750 | $14.30 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $29,790 | $14.32 |
| 43 | Connecticut | $30,579 | $14.70 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $29,554 | $14.21 |
| 45 | Alabama | $29,607 | $14.23 |
| 46 | Virginia | $30,023 | $14.43 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $26,678 | $12.83 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $26,835 | $12.90 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $28,115 | $13.52 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $26,660 | $12.82 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $22,719 | $10.92 |
Claim processing specialist salary details
A claim processing specialist's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a claim processing specialist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $34,436 | $2,870 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying claim processing specialist jobs
The highest paying types of claim processing specialists are client services professional, specialist, and processing specialist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client Services Professional | $93,604 | $7,800 | $45.00 | 120,316 |
| Claim Processor | $41,201 | $3,433 | $19.81 | 11,542 |
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Claim processing specialist salary trends
The average claim processing specialist salary has risen by $5,017 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average claim processing specialist earned $29,419 annually, but today, they earn $34,436 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for claim processing specialists over the last decade.
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Average claim processing specialist salary over time
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Claim processing specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,400 | $16.56 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $33,400 | $16.04 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $32,400 | $15.59 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $31,600 | $15.20 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $31,000 | $14.92 | +1.8% |
Recently added claim processing specialist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orsini Specialty Pharmacy | Claims Processing Specialist-Hybrid | Elk Grove Village, IL | 06/29/2025 | $43,827 |
| Gainwelltechnologies | Claims Processing Specialist-Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid) | Oklahoma City, OK | 06/25/2025 | $28,500 |
| Chapters Carenu | Claims Processing Specialist-Medicare Advantage | Tampa, FL | 05/23/2025 | $49,232 |
| Gainwelltechnologies | Claims Processing Specialist-Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid) | Oklahoma City, OK | 05/08/2025 | $28,500 |
| Kelsey-Seybold | Claims Processing Specialist | Pearland, TX | 05/03/2025 | $39,179 |
| State of South Dakota | Claims, Advice, and Processing Specialist | Pierre, SD | 04/30/2025 | $39,194 |
| Orsini Specialty Pharmacy | Claims Processing Specialist-Hybrid | Elk Grove Village, IL | 04/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Gainwelltechnologies | Claims Processing Specialist-Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid) | Oklahoma City, OK | 04/13/2025 | $28,500 |
| Equitable | Claims Training & Process Specialist-Employee Benefits (Group Insurance Claims Experience Required) | Charlotte, NC | 02/17/2025 | $67,000 |
| Independence Pet Group | Claims Processing Specialist | Enon, OH | 01/26/2025 | $50,088 |
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