CA · Arcadia · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Arcadia, CA

The median medical coder pay in the Arcadia area is $25.93 per hour ($53,930 a year), with the typical range running from $21.94 to $38.39. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Arcadia and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Arcadia. The free report below lists employers near Arcadia and what they pay.

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Who is hiring medical coders near Arcadia

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MemorialCare1$41.39
Emanate Health1$40.44

Medical Coder pay in Arcadia, CA

The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $28.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 7,820 medical records specialists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.68$40,93019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.94$45,6409% below U.S. median
Median$25.93$53,9307% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.39$79,85059% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.51$102,980105% above U.S. median

How Arcadia ranks

  • 63rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 245th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 24 California 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 Arcadia

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.93 median hour buys what $22.83 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Arcadia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$933
  • Per year: $46,674
  • Per month: $3,890

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Arcadia

CMS lists 1 hospital in Arcadia.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Usc Arcadia Hospital
Arcadia, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
El Monte, CA4 mi$25.93/hr104,639
Baldwin Park, CA5 mi$25.93/hr69,247

Medical Coder jobs in California · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

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

California 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 Arcadia, CA?

Medical Coders in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $25.93 per hour, about $53,930 a year. The middle half earn between $21.94 and $38.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Arcadia a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 245th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical coders in Arcadia?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Arcadia.

Do I need a California license to work in Arcadia as a medical coder?

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

  • Comcare Home Health, IncGlendale, CA · 1 wage offer$32.56/ hr$33–$33
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$37.59High$49

4 Coder postings with published pay in California, 4 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. Specialty Physician Coder, OBGYNPermanent
    $33.79–$49.00/ hour
    MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA · posted today
  2. OP Coder Auditor TraineePermanent
    $26.04–$29.69/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Ontario, CA · posted today

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