AR · North Little Rock · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in North Little Rock, AR

The median medical coder pay in the North Little Rock area is $19.67 per hour ($40,910 a year), with the typical range running from $18.17 to $24.24. 1 open role with published pay is listed for North Little Rock and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock. Tell us your role and we email current openings near North Little Rock.

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CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR

$21.85–$30.87/ hour
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Medical Coder pay in North Little Rock, AR

The metro median is 3% above the Arkansas statewide median of $19.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 630 medical records specialists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.05$33,38034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.17$37,79025% below U.S. median
Median$19.67$40,91019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.24$50,420in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$31.32$65,15030% above U.S. median

How North Little Rock ranks

  • 316th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 276th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 5 Arkansas 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 North Little Rock

  • Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.67 median hour buys what $22.01 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.

Estimate your North Little Rock paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$708
  • Per year: $35,406
  • Per month: $2,951

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in North Little Rock

CMS lists 2 hospitals in North Little Rock.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Bridgeway Hospital
North Little Rock, AR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Little Rock, AR8 mi$19.67/hr204,774
Conway, AR24 mi$19.67/hr70,711
Jonesboro, AR113 mi$19.86/hr82,384
Fort Smith, AR127 mi$17.66/hr90,507
Southaven, MS129 mi$27.20/hr57,493
Memphis, TN130 mi$27.20/hr610,919

Medical Coder jobs in Arkansas · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arkansas

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

Arkansas 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 North Little Rock, AR?

Medical Coders in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $19.67 per hour, about $40,910 a year. The middle half earn between $18.17 and $24.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is North Little Rock a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 276th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 316th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical coders in North Little Rock?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near North Little Rock.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in North Little Rock as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas 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 coders in North Little Rock?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
  • Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ 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$23Median$31.56High$42

53 Coder postings with published pay in the US, 44 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Coder roles

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    $21.85–$30.87/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR · posted yesterday

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