AZ · Lake Havasu City · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Pay for medical coders in the Lake Havasu City area centers on $19.26 per hour, or about $40,070 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.00 and the upper quarter over $26.49. That ranks 326th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 309th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lake Havasu City.

Medical Coder pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The metro median is 20% below the Arizona statewide median of $23.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 90 medical records specialists employed in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.38$34,07032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.00$37,44025% below U.S. median
Median$19.26$40,07020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$26.49$55,10010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.61$63,67027% above U.S. median

How Lake Havasu City ranks

  • 326th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 309th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lake Havasu City

  • Overall prices in Lake Havasu City-Kingman run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.26 median hour buys what $20.47 buys at the national price level, 15% 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$693
  • Per year: $34,668
  • Per month: $2,889

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Medical Coder roles in Arizona

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Coder

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$24.33–$36.19/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101921121408
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Hospitals in Lake Havasu City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

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

Medical Coder pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Henderson, NV112 mi$33.02/hr350,039
Prescott Valley, AZ114 mi$23.40/hr51,440
Surprise, AZ121 mi$24.43/hr167,564
Buckeye, AZ121 mi$24.43/hr114,334
Indio, CA122 mi$25.70/hr94,275
Peoria, AZ125 mi$24.43/hr199,924

Medical Coder jobs in Arizona · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arizona

Medical coders translate diagnoses and procedures into billing and reporting codes.

  • CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential
  • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS
  • Experience with encoder and EHR systems

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

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Lake Havasu City, AZ?

Medical Coders in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area have a median pay of $19.26 per hour, about $40,070 a year. The middle half earn between $18.00 and $26.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lake Havasu City a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?

Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks 309th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 326th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Lake Havasu City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, led by Havasu Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Lake Havasu City as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona 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

  • Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44
  • CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
  • Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 3 postings$31.75/ hr$24–$46
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health SystemIllinois · 4 postings$28.97/ hr$23–$37

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Low$25Median$31.92High$43

4 Coder postings with published pay in Arizona, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Coder roles

  1. CoderPermanent
    $24.33–$36.19/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ · posted 2 days ago
  2. Profee Senior Coder Surgical CardiologyRemote
    $26.40–$44.00/ hour
    Banner Health · Remote (AZ hiring) · posted 30+ days ago

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