PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Billing Representative II
Quest Diagnostics · West Hills, CA
$20.44–$25.55/ hour
Medical Biller jobs in Riverside, CA
Medical Billers in the Riverside area earn a median of $23.92 per hour, about $49,750 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.10 and $28.92. That ranks 46th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 183rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Riverside. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Riverside.
- $23.92median pay per hour, Riverside
- $21–$29typical range per hour
- 3,260medical billers employed in the metro area
- 106cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Biller pay in Riverside, CA
The metro median is 8% below the California statewide median of $26.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 3,260 billing and posting clerks employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.97 | $39,460 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.10 | $43,890 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.92 | $49,750 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.92 | $60,150 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.72 | $68,060 | 44% above U.S. median |
How Riverside ranks
- 46th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 183rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Riverside
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.92 median hour buys what $22.47 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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$861
- Per year: $43,056
- Per month: $3,588
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Medical Biller roles in California
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Billing Specialist, Orthopedics, (Novato), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · Novato, CA
$23.00–$27.40/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Medical Billing Specialist, Cardiovascular, (Larkspur), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · Larkspur, CA
$23.00–$27.40/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Billing Representative
Quest Diagnostics · West Hills, CA
$17.20–$23.00/ hour
Hospitals in Riverside
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Riverside.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Pacific Grove Hospital Riverside, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 6 mi | $23.92/hr | 108,154 |
| Colton, CA | 9 mi | $23.92/hr | 53,528 |
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 Riverside, CA?
Medical Billers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $23.92 per hour, about $49,750 a year. The middle half earn between $21.10 and $28.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Riverside a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 183rd of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Where do medical billers work in Riverside?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Riverside, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Riverside 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.
Does Valorem Health place medical billers in Riverside?
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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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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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