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Medical Coder jobs in Hartford, CT

Medical Coders in the Hartford area earn a median of $29.42 per hour, about $61,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.33 and $38.04. That ranks 18th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 28th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. The free report below lists employers near Hartford and what they pay.

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Medical Coder pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is 5% above the Connecticut statewide median of $28.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 490 medical records specialists employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.36$40,27020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.33$48,5303% below U.S. median
Median$29.42$61,20022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.04$79,12057% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.93$85,13069% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 18th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 28th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut 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.

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What your pay buys in Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.42 median hour buys what $28.63 buys at the national price level, 19% 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.

Estimate your Hartford paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,059
  • Per year: $52,956
  • Per month: $4,413

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Hartford

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Waterbury, CT23 mi$26.58/hr115,908
Springfield, MA25 mi$26.58/hr154,888
Chicopee, MA29 mi$26.58/hr55,381
New Haven, CT34 mi$28.24/hr137,562
Bridgeport, CT48 mi$25.93/hr151,599
Danbury, CT48 mi$25.93/hr88,692

Medical Coder jobs in Connecticut · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Connecticut

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 Hartford, CT?

Medical Coders in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $29.42 per hour, about $61,200 a year. The middle half earn between $23.33 and $38.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 28th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Hartford?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, led by Hartford Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford as a medical coder?

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

  • 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
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health SystemIllinois · 4 postings$28.97/ hr$23–$37

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Low$23Median$31.56High$42

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