CA · Cathedral City · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Cathedral City, CA

The median medical coder pay in the Cathedral City area is $25.70 per hour ($53,460 a year), with the typical range running from $22.02 to $35.10. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cathedral City and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Cathedral City metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cathedral City.

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Medical Coder pay in Cathedral City, 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 1,330 medical records specialists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.97$39,46021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.02$45,8009% below U.S. median
Median$25.70$53,4606% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.10$73,01045% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.49$96,70092% above U.S. median

How Cathedral City ranks

  • 73rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 173rd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 Cathedral City

  • Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.70 median hour buys what $24.14 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Cathedral City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$925
  • Per year: $46,260
  • Per month: $3,855

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area

CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chino Valley Medical Center
Chino, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Riverside, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario
Fontana, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Riverside, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center
Moreno Valley, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal3 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
Palm Desert, CA9 mi$25.70/hr53,147
Indio, CA15 mi$25.70/hr94,275

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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

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Cathedral City, CA?

Medical Coders in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $25.70 per hour, about $53,460 a year. The middle half earn between $22.02 and $35.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 173rd of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 73rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical coders in Cathedral City?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cathedral City.

Do I need a California license to work in Cathedral City 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.

Does Valorem Health place medical coders in Cathedral City?

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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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