PermanentPosted today
Specialty Physician Coder, OBGYN
MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA
$33.79–$49.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Coder jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Medical Coders in the Los Angeles area earn a median of $25.93 per hour, about $53,930 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $38.39. That ranks 63rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 245th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Los Angeles and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Los Angeles.
- $25.93median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $22–$38typical range per hour
- 7,820medical coders employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Medical Coder roles near Los Angeles
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Coder II - Full Time - Days - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$32.00–$48.87/ hour
Top 25% pay
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MemorialCare | 1 | $41.39 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $40.44 |
Medical Coder pay in Los Angeles, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.68 | $40,930 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.94 | $45,640 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.93 | $53,930 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.39 | $79,850 | 59% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.51 | $102,980 | 105% above U.S. median |
How Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
- 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
CMS lists 19 hospitals in Los Angeles.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health White Memorial Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| L A Downtown Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Los Angeles Community Hospital Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica, CA | 5 mi | $25.93/hr | 90,729 |
| Inglewood, CA | 6 mi | $25.93/hr | 102,774 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Los Angeles
Los Angeles city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical coders make in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles.
Do I need a California license to work in Los Angeles 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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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
- OP Coder Auditor TraineePermanent$26.04–$29.69/ hour
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