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Pay for medical coders in the Indio area centers on $25.70 per hour, or about $53,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.02 and the upper quarter over $35.10. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Indio. That ranks 73rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 173rd of 328 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Indio and what they pay.
- $25.70median pay per hour, Riverside
- $22–$35typical range per hour
- 1,330medical coders employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.97 | $39,460 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.02 | $45,800 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.70 | $53,460 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.10 | $73,010 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.49 | $96,700 | 92% above U.S. median |
How Indio 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 Indio
- 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 Indio 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 Indio
CMS lists 1 hospital in Indio.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital Indio, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Coder pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert, CA | 7 mi | $25.70/hr | 53,147 |
| Cathedral City, CA | 15 mi | $25.70/hr | 52,517 |
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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
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How much do medical coders make in Indio, 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 Indio 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 Indio?
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 Indio.
Do I need a California license to work in Indio 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
- Specialty Physician Coder, OBGYNPermanent$33.79–$49.00/ hour
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