PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Billing Representative I
Quest Diagnostics · Clifton, NJ
$17.20–$21.00/ hour
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Medical Biller jobs in Clifton, NJ
Pay for medical billers in the Clifton area centers on $26.84 per hour, or about $55,830 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.97 and the upper quarter over $30.86. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Clifton metro area. That ranks 10th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 67th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Clifton and what they pay.
- $26.84median pay per hour, New York
- $23–$31typical range per hour
- 29,120medical billers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 10% above the New Jersey statewide median of $24.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 29,120 billing and posting clerks employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.90 | $41,390 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.97 | $47,780 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $26.84 | $55,830 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.86 | $64,190 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.74 | $78,500 | 66% above U.S. median |
How Clifton ranks
- 10th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 67th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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 Clifton
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $26.84 median hour buys what $23.84 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.
Estimate your Clifton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$966
- Per year: $48,312
- Per month: $4,026
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic, NJ | 2 mi | $26.84/hr | 70,722 |
| Paterson, NJ | 4 mi | $26.84/hr | 160,463 |
Medical Biller jobs in New Jersey · Medical Biller jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey
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
New Jersey 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 Clifton, NJ?
Medical Billers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $26.84 per hour, about $55,830 a year. The middle half earn between $22.97 and $30.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clifton a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 67th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical billers in Clifton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Clifton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clifton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Clifton as a medical biller?
Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Clifton?
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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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- Billing Representative IPermanent$17.20–$21.00/ hour
- Billing SpecialistPermanent$16.00–$27.00/ hour
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