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Client care specialist salary

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Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Average client care specialist salary

$14.26

$29,660 yearly

Entry-level client care specialist salary
$18,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Client Care Specialist Salaries

The average salary for a Client Care Specialist is around $29,660 annually, equating to approximately $14 per hour. However, salary figures can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, and the specific industry. For instance, entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced specialists can earn up to $45,000 or more depending on the demand in their area.

Salary by State and City

In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Notable cities for higher earnings include San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle, where salaries can exceed $35,000 annually. Understanding these dynamics is essential for prospective job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

Job Opportunities

Client Care Specialists can find roles across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and customer service. Positions often include responsibilities such as managing client inquiries, providing support, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction. By leveraging this information, job seekers can better navigate their career paths and make informed decisions regarding their roles in the workforce.

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Where can a Client Care Specialist earn more?

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Columbus, OH$35,082
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Bank of America$55,889
Grandbridge Real Estate Capital$31,867

Client care specialist salaries by experience level

Average client care specialist salary by state

The average client care specialist salary in Alaska, New Jersey, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average client care specialist salary states are Indiana, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

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Highest paying states for client care specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vermont$33,577$16.14
2Minnesota$35,534$17.08
3Arizona$32,166$15.46
4Rhode Island$35,719$17.17
5New Hampshire$35,311$16.98
6Oregon$33,627$16.17
7Utah$31,600$15.19
8Washington$37,253$17.91
9Michigan$29,767$14.31
10Montana$30,045$14.44
11North Dakota$29,860$14.36
12New Jersey$37,474$18.02
13California$35,381$17.01
14Connecticut$37,269$17.92
15Alaska$39,032$18.77
16Wisconsin$30,198$14.52
17Delaware$29,746$14.30
18District of Columbia$36,376$17.49
19Missouri$28,432$13.67
20Maine$28,370$13.64
21Massachusetts$34,842$16.75
22New York$34,552$16.61
23Illinois$28,870$13.88
24Wyoming$28,904$13.90
25Iowa$26,649$12.81
26New Mexico$27,616$13.28
27Maryland$32,598$15.67
28Ohio$26,021$12.51
29Idaho$27,474$13.21
30Pennsylvania$27,832$13.38
31Texas$28,149$13.53
32Arkansas$27,070$13.01
33Hawaii$30,868$14.84
34Nevada$24,949$11.99
35Louisiana$25,224$12.13
36North Carolina$24,405$11.73
37Virginia$27,100$13.03
38Georgia$25,626$12.32
39Nebraska$25,275$12.15
40Oklahoma$25,174$12.10
41South Dakota$23,392$11.25
42Alabama$24,707$11.88
43Colorado$26,343$12.66
44Kansas$24,351$11.71
45Tennessee$24,656$11.85
46West Virginia$23,226$11.17
47Kentucky$24,003$11.54
48South Carolina$23,111$11.11
49Indiana$24,000$11.54
50Florida$22,377$10.76
51Mississippi$19,111$9.19

Highest paying cities for client care specialists

The highest-paying cities for client care specialists are Irvine, CA, Natick, MA, and Syracuse, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Irvine, CA$35,082$16.87
2Natick, MA$34,833$16.75
3Syracuse, NY$34,496$16.58
4Chicago, IL$29,001$13.94
5Arlington, TX$27,842$13.39
6Aurora, CO$26,308$12.65
7Grove City, OH$25,487$12.25
8Omaha, NE$25,270$12.15
9Charlotte, NC$24,242$11.65
10Plant City, FL$22,497$10.82

Client care specialist salary details

A client care specialist's salary ranges from $18,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average client care specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a client care specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
75th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
Average$29,660$2,472$14
25th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11
10th Percentile$18,000$1,500$9

Highest paying client care specialist jobs

The highest paying types of client care specialists are customer relationship specialist, service specialist, and client specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Client Liaison$40,516$3,376$19.48167,287

How would you rate the starting salaries for client care specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Rowan University

Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.

Top companies hiring client care specialists now:

  1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. jobs (5)
  2. NextGen Healthcare jobs (10)
  3. Citi jobs (16)
  4. Ethos Veterinary Health jobs (6)
  5. Alvarado jobs (5)

Which companies pay client care specialists the most?

Client care specialist salaries at Bank of America and City National Bank are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average client care specialist salary at companies like Mount Sinai Health System and Equitable Holdings are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Bank of America$55,889$26.87
2City National Bank$53,906$25.92
3Mount Sinai Health System$50,721$24.39
4Equitable Holdings$49,286$23.70
5Organogenesis$42,914$20.63
6CareOregon$41,124$19.77
7Toshiba America Business Solutions$37,878$18.21
8Tampa Bay Water$34,521$16.60
9Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs$34,506$16.59
10Dean Health Plan$34,296$16.49
11ApplicantPro$33,766$16.23
12Fifth Third Bank$33,674$16.19
13Verizon Services Corp.$33,305$16.01
14Milan Laser$33,098$15.91
15Ethos Veterinary Health$33,028$15.88
16Backstop Solutions Group$33,010$15.87
17VetCor$32,500$15.63
18Benzel-Busch$31,995$15.38
19Orange Tree$31,875$15.32
20Grandbridge Real Estate Capital$31,867$15.32

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Client Care Specialist salary by industry

The average client care specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average client care specialist salary in the finance industry is $37,024, the highest of any industry.
  • The average client care specialist salary in the finance industry is $30,900.
  • Client care specialists in the real estate industry earn an average salary of $27,284, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for client care specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$37,024$17.80
2Health Care$30,900$14.86
3Professional$29,560$14.21
4Real Estate$27,284$13.12

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Client care specialist salary trends

The average client care specialist salary has risen by $4,321 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average client care specialist earned $25,339 annually, but today, they earn $29,660 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for client care specialists over the last decade.

Compare client care specialist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average client care specialist salary over time

Compare client care specialist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Client care specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$29,700$14.26+3.1%
2024$28,700$13.81+2.8%
2023$27,900$13.43+2.5%
2022$27,200$13.09+1.8%
2021$26,700$12.85+1.8%

Recently added client care specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Gateway Services Inc.Client Care Specialist (Temp-To-Perm)Oxford, CT06/29/2025$43,827
Owens & MinorLofta Client Care SpecialistSan Diego, CA06/28/2025$36,001
Gateway Services Inc.Client Care SpecialistNapa, CA06/28/2025$45,914
Freedom CaregiversClient Care Specialist | Home Health Care | UrgentlyMount Vernon, OH06/28/2025$36,523
Old National BankClient Care SpecialistEvansville, IN06/27/2025$35,479
Gateway Services Inc.Client Care SpecialistLas Vegas, NV06/25/2025$39,653
Direct Mortgage LoansClient Care SpecialistTimonium, MD06/25/2025$48,001
Milan Laser Hair RemovalBilingual Client Care Sales SpecialistOmaha, NE06/24/2025$41,740
Gateway Services Inc.Client Care Specialist)Middleborough, MA06/16/2025$43,827
Gateway Services Inc.Client Care SpecialistVerona, VA06/16/2025$35,479

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