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Job outlook for medicare billing specialists in the United States
Medicare billing specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected medicare billing specialist job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,500 new jobs for medicare billing specialists are projected over the next decade.
Medicare billing specialist salaries have increased 10% for medicare billing specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 225,693 medicare billing specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,593 active medicare billing specialist job openings in the US.
The average medicare billing specialist salary is $36,773.
Are medicare billing specialist jobs in demand?
Medicare billing specialist job and salary trends over time
Medicare billing specialist jobs over time
Medicare billing specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 225,693 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 234,535 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 245,725 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 246,891 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 250,402 | 0.08% |
Average medicare billing specialist salary over time
Medicare billing specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,773 | $17.68 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $35,984 | $17.30 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $35,111 | $16.88 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $34,238 | $16.46 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $33,578 | $16.14 | +3.1% |
Medicare billing specialist jobs by state
Most common states for medicare billing specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 92 | 13% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 92 | 10% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 256 | 8% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 60 | 8% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 48 | 8% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 140 | 7% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 401 | 6% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 387 | 6% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 186 | 6% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 74 | 6% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 49 | 6% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 48 | 6% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 622 | 5% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 481 | 5% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 331 | 5% |
| 18 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 283 | 5% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 217 | 5% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 71 | 5% |
Most common cities for medicare billing specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $35,706 |
Medicare Billing Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of medicare billing specialist experts
St. Cloud State University
Li Zhang Ph.D.
ProfessorSt. Cloud State University
Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
What hard/technical skills are most important for Medicare Billing Specialists?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: It would be analytical skills and numerical skills, no matter if it's in underwriting, claims, actuarial, investment, sales, or other positions. For example, a successful salesperson should be able to efficiently analyze the client's information, assess the client's need, recommend the appropriate products, and convey product advantages and disadvantages clearly. Also, competent employees should be comfortable with working with numbers/graphs to communicate with clients or coworkers.
What skills will help Medicare Billing Specialists earn the most?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: This will depend on the position. For example, for sales and marketing, it should be the ability to build and maintain good and professional client relationships. For actuaries, it should be analytical and numerical skills. Being a good team player and, at the same time, being able to work independently and take on a leadership role will definitely help the employee get promoted.
Other important skills include good time management and organization skills, proficiency in basic computer skills, willingness to learn, such as attending industry-related seminars, training, etc.