PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Billing Representative II
Quest Diagnostics · West Hills, CA
$20.44–$25.55/ hour
Medical Biller jobs in Tustin, CA
Pay for medical billers in the Tustin area centers on $25.05 per hour, or about $52,110 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.60 and the upper quarter over $30.00. That ranks 23rd of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 227th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tustin. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tustin.
- $25.05median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $22–$30typical range per hour
- 15,560medical billers employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Biller pay in Tustin, CA
The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $26.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 15,560 billing and posting clerks employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.00 | $39,520 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.60 | $44,930 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.05 | $52,110 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.00 | $62,400 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.22 | $73,260 | 55% above U.S. median |
How Tustin ranks
- 23rd of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 227th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Tustin
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.05 median hour buys what $22.06 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$902
- Per year: $45,090
- Per month: $3,758
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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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 Tustin
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tustin.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Regional Medical Center Tustin, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana, CA | 4 mi | $25.05/hr | 316,184 |
| Irvine, CA | 4 mi | $25.05/hr | 318,683 |
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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Tustin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Tustin, CA?
Medical Billers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $25.05 per hour, about $52,110 a year. The middle half earn between $21.60 and $30.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tustin a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 227th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Where do medical billers work in Tustin?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tustin, led by Foothill Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Tustin 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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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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