PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Billing Representative - Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Foundation Health Partners · Fairbanks, AK
$20.07–$28.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Biller jobs in Anchorage, AK
Pay for medical billers in the Anchorage area centers on $24.86 per hour, or about $51,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.89 and the upper quarter over $29.67. That ranks 28th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 89th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Anchorage. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Anchorage.
- $24.86median pay per hour, Anchorage
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 220medical billers employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Biller pay in Anchorage, AK
The metro median is in line with the Alaska statewide median of $24.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 220 billing and posting clerks employed in the Anchorage metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.46).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.65 | $40,870 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.89 | $47,610 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.86 | $51,700 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.67 | $61,710 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.92 | $72,630 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Anchorage ranks
- 28th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 89th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for medical biller. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Billing and Posting Clerks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Billing and Posting Clerks (SOC 43-3021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Anchorage
- Overall prices in Anchorage run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.86 median hour buys what $23.58 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$895
- Per year: $44,748
- Per month: $3,729
- Alaska has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Anchorage metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Anchorage
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Anchorage.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage, AK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Alaska Native Medical Center Anchorage, AK | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Alaska Regional Hospital Anchorage, AK | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Alaska Psychiatric Institute Anchorage, AK | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| North Star Hospital Anchorage, AK | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Alaska
Medical billers prepare and submit claims, follow up on denials and post payments.
- Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus
- Knowledge of payer rules and claim forms
- Experience with billing and EHR systems
Alaska does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Anchorage
Anchorage city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Anchorage, AK?
Medical Billers in the Anchorage metro area have a median pay of $24.86 per hour, about $51,700 a year. The middle half earn between $22.89 and $29.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Anchorage a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Anchorage ranks 89th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Where do medical billers work in Anchorage?
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Anchorage, led by Providence Alaska Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Alaska license to work in Anchorage as a medical biller?
Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alaska requires for your role with the Alaska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place medical billers in Anchorage?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 1 posting$36.48/ hr$34–$39
- ChristianaCareWilmington, DE · 1 posting$28.42/ hr$23–$34
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 1 posting$27.34/ hr$22–$33
- MarinHealthNovato, CA · 2 postings$25.20/ hr$23–$27
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$22.18High$27
22 Biller postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Biller roles
- Billing Representative - Fairbanks Memorial HospitalPermanent$20.07–$28.90/ hour
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