NC · Durham · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Biller jobs in Durham, NC

Medical Billers in the Durham area earn a median of $23.14 per hour, about $48,140 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.82 and $28.50. That ranks 81st of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 79th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Durham. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Durham.

Medical Biller pay in Durham, NC

The metro median is 7% above the North Carolina statewide median of $21.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 330 billing and posting clerks employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.35).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.71$38,92018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.82$43,3108% below U.S. median
Median$23.14$48,1402% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.50$59,28026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$33.58$69,85048% above U.S. median

How Durham ranks

  • 81st of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 13 North Carolina 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 Durham

  • Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.14 median hour buys what $23.72 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$833
  • Per year: $41,652
  • Per month: $3,471

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

Open Medical Biller roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in Durham

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Durham Va Medical Center
Durham, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Durham, NC
Acute careFor-profitNot 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
Chapel Hill, NC9 mi$23.14/hr64,028
Cary, NC14 mi$21.46/hr182,659
Apex, NC17 mi$21.46/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC18 mi$21.46/hr499,825
Wake Forest, NC22 mi$21.46/hr56,764
Burlington, NC33 mi$20.50/hr61,365

Medical Biller jobs in North Carolina · Medical Biller jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

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

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

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Durham

Durham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical billers make in Durham, NC?

Medical Billers in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area have a median pay of $23.14 per hour, about $48,140 a year. The middle half earn between $20.82 and $28.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Durham-Chapel Hill ranks 79th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical billers work in Durham?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Durham, led by Duke Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Durham as a medical biller?

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

22 Biller postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Biller roles

  1. Billing Coordinator I (Healthcare Billing Specialist REMOTE)Remote
    $17.75–$21.00/ hour
    Labcorp · Remote (NC hiring) · posted 2 days ago

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