CA · San Leandro · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in San Leandro, CA

Medical Coders in the San Leandro area earn a median of $35.18 per hour, about $73,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.54 and $40.06. That ranks 4th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 12th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro. The free report below lists employers near San Leandro and what they pay.

Medical Coder pay in San Leandro, CA

The metro median is 23% above the California statewide median of $28.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 2,200 medical records specialists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.00$47,8405% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.54$55,20010% above U.S. median
Median$35.18$73,18046% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.06$83,32066% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.20$104,420108% above U.S. median

How San Leandro ranks

  • 4th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 12th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 San Leandro

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.18 median hour buys what $30.43 buys at the national price level, 26% above 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,266
  • Per year: $63,324
  • Per month: $5,277

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in San Leandro

CMS lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Willow Rock Center
San Leandro, CA
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
Oakland, CA6 mi$35.18/hr443,554
Alameda, CA6 mi$35.18/hr78,795

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 San Leandro, CA?

Medical Coders in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $35.18 per hour, about $73,180 a year. The middle half earn between $26.54 and $40.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 12th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in San Leandro?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in San Leandro 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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