Salary of a Provider Relations Representative

Salary Range

The median annual salary for a provider relations representative as of March 2011 is $44,317, as detailed by Salary.com. Those in the middle 50 percent of the earnings scale are making $39,437 to $49,241 per year. The top 10 percent have annual salaries of $53,725 and higher, and only the bottom 10 percent earn less than $35,000 per year.

Many metropolitan areas have generally similar median salaries for provider relations representatives. In Salt Lake City, Utah, for instance, the median annual salary for provider relations representatives is $42,928 per year; in Syracuse, N.Y., $43,131; in Nashville, Tenn., $43,239; in Duluth, Minn., $43,364; in Indianapolis, Ind., $43,394; in St. Louis, Mo., $44,600; and in Dallas, $44,900. Some cities with significantly higher annual salaries include Seattle, Wash., at a median of $49,302, and San Jose, Ca., with a median of $53,685. The top 25 percent of provider relations representatives in Seattle make more than $54,780 per year, and the top 25 percent in San Jose more than $59,650.

With experience, an individual can advance to the position of senior provider relations representative for a more lucrative salary. The median annual pay for them is $58,512, according to Salary.com. The middle 50 percent range for senior provider relations reps is $52,319 to $64,969. The bottom 10 percent have annual salaries of $46,681 and below, and the top 10 percent $70,847 and higher.

Job listings for provider relations representatives at the job search website Indeed.com generally do not provide salary information, but some employers list benefits. An example of benefits provided by one employer includes medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) company-contributed retirement program; and commuting assistance. Employers commonly require provider relations representatives to have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, although some consider candidates with an associate's degree, or only a high school diploma along with substantial experience in the field.