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Member service specialist salary

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Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.

Average member service specialist salary

$16.24

$33,769 yearly

Entry-level member service specialist salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Overview of Member Service Specialist Salaries

A Member Service Specialist typically earns around $33,769 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as experience level, geographic location, and the industry. For instance, entry-level specialists might start at lower rates, while those with several years of experience could see salaries increase substantially.

Highest Paying States and Cities

States like California and Texas often offer higher salaries for this role due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, major cities such as New York and Los Angeles frequently top the list for the highest wages. Understanding these geographical disparities can help candidates make informed decisions when seeking employment.

Career Opportunities

For those considering a career as a Member Service Specialist, opportunities abound across various sectors including finance, healthcare, and retail. Each industry may offer different salary ranges and benefits packages, making it essential for job seekers to research their options thoroughly.

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Where can a Member Service Specialist earn more?

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Columbus, OH$46,982
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Digital Federal Credit Union$40,093
VIVA USA$35,121

Member service specialist salaries by experience level

Average member service specialist salary by state

The average member service specialist salary in New York, Massachusetts, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average member service specialist salary states are Mississippi, New Mexico, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for member service specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$46,856$22.53
2New Hampshire$40,000$19.23
3Montana$39,778$19.12
4Washington$40,805$19.62
5Vermont$39,306$18.90
6Maine$36,678$17.63
7Massachusetts$43,159$20.75
8Delaware$37,723$18.14
9Oregon$37,069$17.82
10Pennsylvania$39,098$18.80
11North Dakota$34,288$16.48
12Nevada$35,987$17.30
13New Jersey$42,665$20.51
14Indiana$34,489$16.58
15Alaska$37,334$17.95
16Arizona$34,042$16.37
17Minnesota$37,857$18.20
18California$42,842$20.60
19Wisconsin$35,614$17.12
20Michigan$34,112$16.40
21Connecticut$38,703$18.61
22South Dakota$33,745$16.22
23Nebraska$34,811$16.74
24District of Columbia$40,694$19.56
25Hawaii$34,566$16.62
26Tennessee$33,181$15.95
27Texas$33,028$15.88
28Rhode Island$36,476$17.54
29Maryland$38,795$18.65
30Illinois$33,860$16.28
31Colorado$34,908$16.78
32Iowa$31,091$14.95
33North Carolina$33,706$16.20
34Idaho$32,122$15.44
35Florida$31,436$15.11
36Louisiana$30,124$14.48
37South Carolina$32,501$15.63
38Utah$29,164$14.02
39Missouri$32,588$15.67
40Wyoming$29,106$13.99
41Virginia$33,575$16.14
42Kentucky$28,932$13.91
43Ohio$29,164$14.02
44Mississippi$28,183$13.55
45Arkansas$27,960$13.44
46West Virginia$28,395$13.65
47Kansas$29,299$14.09
48Alabama$28,094$13.51
49New Mexico$28,115$13.52
50Georgia$27,379$13.16
51Oklahoma$27,288$13.12

Highest paying cities for member service specialists

The highest-paying cities for member service specialists are New York, NY, Quincy, MA, and Los Angeles, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$46,982$22.59
2Quincy, MA$43,274$20.80
3Los Angeles, CA$42,424$20.40
4Newington, CT$38,651$18.58
5Harrisburg, PA$38,503$18.51
6Eagan, MN$37,846$18.20
7Fairbanks, AK$37,792$18.17
8Westminster, CO$34,980$16.82
9Lafayette, IN$34,502$16.59
10Glendale, AZ$34,097$16.39
11Canton, MI$34,077$16.38
12Raleigh, NC$33,901$16.30
13Aurora, IL$33,858$16.28
14Jackson, TN$33,187$15.96
15Austin, TX$33,108$15.92
16Saint Louis, MO$32,408$15.58
17Saint Petersburg, FL$31,502$15.15
18Lafayette, LA$30,205$14.52
19Canton, OH$29,618$14.24
20Wichita, KS$29,355$14.11

Member service specialist salary details

A member service specialist's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average member service specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a member service specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
75th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
Average$33,769$2,814$16
25th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying member service specialist jobs

The highest paying types of member service specialists are customer service expert, service officer, and customer service professional.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Service Officer$48,547$4,046$23.34213,294
Service Team Member$27,393$2,283$13.17214,808
Customer Service Professional$46,620$3,885$22.41251,374
Customer Service Desk$34,599$2,883$16.63233,256
Customer Service Expert$99,957$8,330$48.06221,140
Member Service Representative$31,395$2,616$15.09214,036

How would you rate the starting salaries for member service 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 member service specialists now:

  1. Idaho Central Credit Union jobs (48)
  2. VyStar Credit Union jobs (48)
  3. Alaska USA jobs (36)
  4. Tufts Health Plan jobs (57)
  5. Prime Therapeutics jobs (91)

Which companies pay member service specialists the most?

Member service specialist salaries at Digital Federal Credit Union and Alaska USA are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average member service specialist salary at companies like Vibe Credit Union and Truliant Federal Credit Union are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Digital Federal Credit Union$40,093$19.28
2Alaska USA$38,531$18.52
3Vibe Credit Union$37,963$18.25
4Truliant Federal Credit Union$37,922$18.23
5United Nations$37,129$17.85
6Massachusetts Institute of Technology$37,105$17.84
7Public Service Credit Union$37,096$17.83
8Prime Therapeutics$36,711$17.65
9Association for Institutional Research$36,653$17.62
10SkyOne Federal Credit Union$36,522$17.56
11Farm Credit Illinois$36,305$17.45
12AmeriHealth Caritas$36,050$17.33
13FORUM Credit Union$35,975$17.30
14Bellco Credit Union$35,848$17.23
15Crawford & Company$35,780$17.20
16CalOptima$35,553$17.09
17DentaQuest$35,540$17.09
18Alameda Alliance for Health$35,421$17.03
19UNIFY Financial Credit Union$35,367$17.00
20VIVA USA$35,121$16.89

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Member Service Specialist salary by industry

The average member service specialist salary varies across industries:

  • The average member service specialist salary in the finance industry is $37,158, the highest of any industry.
  • The average member service specialist salary in the finance industry is $36,233.
  • Member service specialists in the health care industry earn an average salary of $29,122, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for member service specialists

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$37,158$17.86
2Insurance$36,233$17.42
3Non Profits$35,761$17.19
4Automotive$33,224$15.97
5Manufacturing$32,008$15.39
6Health Care$29,122$14.00

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Member service specialist salary trends

The average member service specialist salary has risen by $4,920 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average member service specialist earned $28,849 annually, but today, they earn $33,769 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for member service specialists over the last decade.

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Average member service specialist salary over time

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Member service specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$33,800$16.24+3.1%
2024$32,700$15.73+2.8%
2023$31,800$15.29+2.5%
2022$31,000$14.90+1.8%
2021$30,400$14.64+1.8%

Recently added member service specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Usalliance FinancialMember Services Specialist IRye, NY06/29/2025$43,827
Usalliance FinancialMember Services Specialist I (Contact Center)Chelmsford, MA06/29/2025$43,827
Mypoint Credit UnionMember Services Specialist-Kearny Mesa BranchSan Diego, CA06/29/2025$40,363
Wal-MartMember SpecialistPeoria, IL06/28/2025$35,479
Wal-MartMember SpecialistRochester, MN06/28/2025$35,479
Wal-Mart(USA) Member SpecialistKansas City, MO06/28/2025$35,479
Thrive MarketMember Services SpecialistLos Angeles, CA06/28/2025$37,566
Altaone Federal Credit UnionMember Service Specialist I-CorporateRidgecrest, CA06/28/2025$36,919
SaltboxMember SpecialistDallas, TX06/28/2025$35,479
Walmart(USA) Member SpecialistChesapeake, VA06/27/2025$35,479

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