PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Billing Representative II
Quest Diagnostics · West Hills, CA
$20.44–$25.55/ hour
Medical Biller jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
The median medical biller pay in the Santa Cruz area is $26.56 per hour ($55,230 a year), with the typical range running from $22.89 to $33.54. That ranks 13th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 49th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz. The free report below lists employers near Santa Cruz and what they pay.
- $26.56median pay per hour, Santa Cruz
- $23–$34typical range per hour
- 250medical billers employed in the metro area
- 110cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Biller pay in Santa Cruz, CA
The metro median is 2% above the California statewide median of $26.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 250 billing and posting clerks employed in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.88 | $41,350 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.89 | $47,610 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $26.56 | $55,230 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.54 | $69,760 | 48% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.80 | $80,700 | 71% above U.S. median |
How Santa Cruz ranks
- 13th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 49th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Santa Cruz
- Overall prices in Santa Cruz-Watsonville run 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 64% above the U.S. average (index 164.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.56 median hour buys what $24.17 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$956
- Per year: $47,808
- Per month: $3,984
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Open Medical Biller roles in California
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Santa Cruz as they open.
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 Santa Cruz
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility Santa Cruz, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville, CA | 15 mi | $26.56/hr | 51,320 |
| Cupertino, CA | 24 mi | $33.18/hr | 58,710 |
| Gilroy, CA | 25 mi | $33.18/hr | 60,390 |
| San Jose, CA | 25 mi | $33.18/hr | 997,368 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 27 mi | $33.18/hr | 133,132 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 28 mi | $33.18/hr | 156,792 |
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 Santa Cruz, CA?
Medical Billers in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metro area have a median pay of $26.56 per hour, about $55,230 a year. The middle half earn between $22.89 and $33.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Cruz a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville ranks 49th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Where do medical billers work in Santa Cruz?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Cruz, led by Dominican Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
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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.
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- 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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