IL · Champaign · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Biller jobs in Champaign, IL

Medical Billers in the Champaign area earn a median of $22.03 per hour, about $45,830 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.26 and $24.71. That ranks 153rd of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 75th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Champaign. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Champaign.

Medical Biller pay in Champaign, IL

The metro median is 5% below the Illinois statewide median of $23.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 280 billing and posting clerks employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.72$36,86022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.26$40,06015% below U.S. median
Median$22.03$45,8303% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.71$51,4009% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.63$63,71035% above U.S. median

How Champaign ranks

  • 153rd of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 75th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Illinois 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 Champaign

  • Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.03 median hour buys what $23.76 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$793
  • Per year: $39,654
  • Per month: $3,304

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Champaign-Urbana metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Champaign

CMS lists 1 hospital in Champaign.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
The Pavilion
Champaign, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Decatur, IL39 mi$21.63/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL44 mi$22.03/hr79,232
Normal, IL47 mi$22.03/hr53,304
Terre Haute, IN66 mi$20.55/hr58,531
Springfield, IL76 mi$21.28/hr112,949
Lafayette, IN77 mi$21.04/hr71,757

Medical Biller jobs in Illinois · Medical Biller jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Illinois

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

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

Illinois state guide

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Champaign city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical billers make in Champaign, IL?

Medical Billers in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $22.03 per hour, about $45,830 a year. The middle half earn between $19.26 and $24.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Champaign-Urbana ranks 75th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical billers work in Champaign?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Champaign, led by The Pavilion. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign as a medical biller?

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

  • 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
  • Foundation Health PartnersFairbanks, AK · 1 posting$24.48/ hr$20–$29

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Low$18Median$22.18High$27

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  1. Clinical Research Billing AnalystPermanent
    $33.52–$39.44/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL · posted 28 days ago

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