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Job outlook for reimbursement specialists in the United States
Reimbursement specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected reimbursement specialist job growth rate is 11% from 2018-2028.
About 23,100 new jobs for reimbursement specialists are projected over the next decade.
Reimbursement specialist salaries have increased 8% for reimbursement specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 8,475 reimbursement specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 32,292 active reimbursement specialist job openings in the US.
The average reimbursement specialist salary is $38,273.
Are reimbursement specialist jobs in demand?
Reimbursement specialist job and salary trends over time
Reimbursement specialist jobs over time
Reimbursement specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,475 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 22,606 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 15,371 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,793 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,585 | 0.00% |
Average reimbursement specialist salary over time
Reimbursement specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,273 | $18.40 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $37,233 | $17.90 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $37,501 | $18.03 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $36,414 | $17.51 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $35,355 | $17.00 | +2.5% |
Reimbursement specialist jobs by state
Most common states for reimbursement specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 92 | 12% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 81 | 12% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 73 | 10% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 283 | 9% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 174 | 9% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 89 | 9% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 52 | 8% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 49 | 8% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 460 | 7% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 275 | 7% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 112 | 7% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 97 | 7% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 71 | 7% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 65 | 7% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 578 | 6% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 469 | 6% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 176 | 6% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 162 | 6% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 77 | 6% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 68 | 6% |
Most common cities for reimbursement specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addison | 1 | 3% | $39,743 |
| 2 | Knoxville | 3 | 2% | $36,913 |
| 3 | Columbia | 2 | 2% | $37,396 |
| 4 | San Leandro | 2 | 2% | $41,620 |
| 5 | Rockford | 2 | 1% | $39,651 |
| 6 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $41,619 |
| 7 | Arlington Heights | 1 | 1% | $39,732 |
| 8 | San Francisco | 3 | 0% | $41,640 |
| 9 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $35,726 |
| 10 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $41,289 |
| 11 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $38,231 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $36,074 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $38,841 |
Reimbursement Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of reimbursement specialist experts
Thomas More University
Dr. John D. (Jack) Rudnick
ProfessorThomas More University
Department of Business Administration and Accountancy
How have salaries changed over time for Reimbursement Specialists?
Dr. John D. (Jack) Rudnick: The consolidation of health systems into larger entities throughout the continuum and the infusion of private equity into healthcare have prompted meteoric rises in base salaries and bonuses for many executives. Reimbursement specialists and strategy consultants have also benefited from salary increases over the past 40 years. Salaries have shifted to more of an incentive-based model with a foundational base salary aligned with bonuses linked to pre-established metrics aimed at revenue-growth and expense reduction to optimize a health organization's return-on-investment (ROI).