FL · Fort Lauderdale · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pay for medical coders in the Fort Lauderdale area centers on $22.64 per hour, or about $47,100 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.72 and the upper quarter over $28.80. That ranks 215th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 320th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fort Lauderdale. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fort Lauderdale.

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Medical Coder pay in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $22.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 4,430 medical records specialists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$13.00$27,04046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.72$36,86027% below U.S. median
Median$22.64$47,1006% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.80$59,90019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.20$77,38054% above U.S. median

How Fort Lauderdale ranks

  • 215th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 320th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 20 Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.64 median hour buys what $19.83 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Fort Lauderdale paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$815
  • Per year: $40,752
  • Per month: $3,396
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Fort Lauderdale

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fort Lauderdale.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Broward Health Imperial Point
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5No
Broward Health Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
Lauderhill, FL5 mi$22.64/hr76,627
Pompano Beach, FL7 mi$22.64/hr118,104

Medical Coder jobs in Florida · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Medical Coders in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $22.64 per hour, about $47,100 a year. The middle half earn between $17.72 and $28.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 320th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Fort Lauderdale?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fort Lauderdale, led by Broward Health Imperial Point. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Fort Lauderdale as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale?

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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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