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Business office specialist salary
Average business office specialist salary
$16.44
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Average business office specialist salary by state
Highest paying states for business office specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $44,071 | $21.19 |
| 2 | Nevada | $39,407 | $18.95 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $36,637 | $17.61 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $44,227 | $21.26 |
| 5 | Alaska | $36,228 | $17.42 |
| 6 | Maine | $35,216 | $16.93 |
| 7 | New York | $41,200 | $19.81 |
| 8 | Iowa | $34,324 | $16.50 |
| 9 | Michigan | $34,749 | $16.71 |
| 10 | Vermont | $37,172 | $17.87 |
| 11 | Oregon | $38,400 | $18.46 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $40,092 | $19.27 |
| 13 | Ohio | $33,623 | $16.16 |
| 14 | Washington | $36,765 | $17.68 |
| 15 | California | $41,361 | $19.89 |
| 16 | Arizona | $35,670 | $17.15 |
| 17 | Colorado | $37,513 | $18.04 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $42,641 | $20.50 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $34,658 | $16.66 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $34,039 | $16.36 |
| 21 | Utah | $32,494 | $15.62 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $30,936 | $14.87 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $31,754 | $15.27 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $35,353 | $17.00 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $30,919 | $14.86 |
| 26 | Indiana | $30,393 | $14.61 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $36,512 | $17.55 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $32,755 | $15.75 |
| 29 | Montana | $31,541 | $15.16 |
| 30 | Maryland | $35,181 | $16.91 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $29,387 | $14.13 |
| 32 | Texas | $32,123 | $15.44 |
| 33 | Delaware | $33,971 | $16.33 |
| 34 | Idaho | $31,112 | $14.96 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $29,202 | $14.04 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $32,296 | $15.53 |
| 37 | Florida | $30,672 | $14.75 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $28,883 | $13.89 |
| 39 | Missouri | $29,812 | $14.33 |
| 40 | Illinois | $30,467 | $14.65 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $28,272 | $13.59 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $29,046 | $13.96 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $26,577 | $12.78 |
| 44 | Georgia | $30,360 | $14.60 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $28,191 | $13.55 |
| 46 | Virginia | $30,453 | $14.64 |
| 47 | Alabama | $26,568 | $12.77 |
| 48 | Kansas | $24,619 | $11.84 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $25,536 | $12.28 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $26,274 | $12.63 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $24,608 | $11.83 |
Business office specialist salary details
A business office specialist's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a business office specialist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $34,197 | $2,850 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying business office specialist jobs
The highest paying types of business office specialists are business associate, revenue specialist, and office worker.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Worker | $41,003 | $3,417 | $19.71 | 84,397 |
| Office Clerk | $30,927 | $2,577 | $14.87 | 106,497 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for business office specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Rowan University
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Business office specialist salary trends
The average business office specialist salary has risen by $7,879 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average business office specialist earned $26,318 annually, but today, they earn $34,197 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for business office specialists over the last decade.
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Average business office specialist salary over time
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Business office specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,200 | $16.44 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $32,900 | $15.84 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $31,700 | $15.23 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $30,500 | $14.66 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $29,600 | $14.23 | +3.3% |
Recently added business office specialist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Inc. | Hospice Business Office Specialist | West Columbia, SC | 06/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Maricopa County | Business Office Specialist | Phoenix, AZ | 06/25/2025 | $41,218 |
| Mundelein Elementary School District #75 | Business Office Specialist-Accounts Payable Focus | Kane, IL | 06/25/2025 | $39,027 |
| MNGI | Medical Billing-Business Office Specialist (Accounts Receivable) | Minneapolis, MN | 06/25/2025 | $43,577 |
| Minnesota Gastroenterology | Medical Billing-Business Office Specialist (Accounts Receivable) | Minneapolis, MN | 06/24/2025 | $43,577 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Business Office Specialist | Estherville, IA | 06/24/2025 | $41,615 |
| State of West Virginia | Business Specialist-Wv Secretary of State's Office-Berkeley CO. | Charleston, WV | 05/28/2025 | $40,000 |
| Guardian Pharmacy | Business Office Specialist | Phoenix, AZ | 05/27/2025 | $41,740 |
| Texana Center | Business Office Specialist | Brookshire, TX | 05/24/2025 | $36,752 |
| Bristol Hospice | Business Office Specialist | State College, PA | 05/24/2025 | $39,653 |
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