GA · Atlanta · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Biller jobs in Atlanta, GA

Medical Billers in the Atlanta area earn a median of $23.96 per hour, about $49,830 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $28.95. That ranks 45th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 60th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta. The free report below lists employers near Atlanta and what they pay.

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Medical Biller pay in Atlanta, GA

The metro median is 6% above the Georgia statewide median of $22.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 8,530 billing and posting clerks employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.77$39,04017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.31$44,3206% below U.S. median
Median$23.96$49,8306% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.95$60,22028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.00$74,88059% above U.S. median

How Atlanta ranks

  • 45th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 60th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 Georgia 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.

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What your pay buys in Atlanta

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.96 median hour buys what $23.95 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Atlanta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$863
  • Per year: $43,128
  • Per month: $3,594

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Atlanta

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Piedmont Hospital, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Athur M Blank Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite
Atlanta, GA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Biller pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Brookhaven, GA8 mi$23.96/hr59,370
Smyrna, GA9 mi$23.96/hr57,177
Athens, GA62 mi$21.76/hr128,691

Medical Biller jobs in Georgia · Medical Biller jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Georgia

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

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Atlanta

Atlanta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical billers make in Atlanta, GA?

Medical Billers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $23.96 per hour, about $49,830 a year. The middle half earn between $21.31 and $28.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Atlanta a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 60th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do medical billers work in Atlanta?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in Atlanta, led by Emory University Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Atlanta as a medical biller?

Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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

  • 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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Low$18Median$22.18High$27

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