PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Billing Specialist, Orthopedics, (Novato), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · Novato, CA
$23.00–$27.40/ hour
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Medical Biller jobs in Berkeley, CA
Pay for medical billers in the Berkeley area centers on $28.60 per hour, or about $59,480 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.85 and the upper quarter over $35.50. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Berkeley. That ranks 5th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 28th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Berkeley and what they pay.
- $28.60median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $25–$36typical range per hour
- 4,930medical billers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 10% above the California statewide median of $26.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 4,930 billing and posting clerks employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.02 | $45,800 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.85 | $51,690 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Median | $28.60 | $59,480 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.50 | $73,840 | 57% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.73 | $86,800 | 84% above U.S. median |
How Berkeley ranks
- 5th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 24 California metro areas
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 Berkeley
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.60 median hour buys what $24.74 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.
Estimate your Berkeley paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,030
- Per year: $51,480
- Per month: $4,290
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Berkeley
CMS lists 1 hospital in Berkeley.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Biller pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA | 7 mi | $28.60/hr | 115,353 |
| Oakland, CA | 8 mi | $28.60/hr | 443,554 |
| Vallejo, CA | 17 mi | $24.00/hr | 123,475 |
Medical Biller jobs in California · Medical Biller jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
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
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Berkeley, CA?
Medical Billers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $28.60 per hour, about $59,480 a year. The middle half earn between $24.85 and $35.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Berkeley a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 28th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical billers in Berkeley?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Berkeley.
Do I need a California license to work in Berkeley as a medical biller?
Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- MarinHealthNovato, CA · 2 postings$25.20/ hr$23–$27
- Quest DiagnosticsWest Hills, CA · 2 postings$21.55/ hr$17–$26
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 1 posting$36.48/ hr$34–$39
- ChristianaCareWilmington, DE · 1 posting$28.42/ hr$23–$34
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$24.10High$27
4 Biller postings with published pay in California, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Biller roles
- Billing Representative IIPermanent$20.44–$25.55/ hour
- Medical Billing Specialist, Orthopedics, (Novato), Full-Time, DaysPermanent$23.00–$27.40/ hour
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