MA · Haverhill · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Haverhill, MA

Pay for medical coders in the Haverhill area centers on $27.66 per hour, or about $57,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.82 and the upper quarter over $35.38. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Haverhill. That ranks 35th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 111th of 328 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Haverhill.

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Medical Coder pay in Haverhill, MA

The metro median is 1% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $27.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 2,510 medical records specialists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.02$41,64017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.82$47,4706% below U.S. median
Median$27.66$57,52014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.38$73,59046% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.23$83,68067% above U.S. median

How Haverhill ranks

  • 35th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 111th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Haverhill

  • Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.66 median hour buys what $25.55 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Haverhill paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$996
  • Per year: $49,788
  • Per month: $4,149

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Haverhill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Haverhill.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Whittier Pavilion
Haverhill, MA
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
Lawrence, MA7 mi$27.66/hr89,332
Lowell, MA15 mi$27.66/hr120,418
Nashua, NH21 mi$23.55/hr91,851
Manchester, NH23 mi$23.55/hr116,386

Medical Coder jobs in Massachusetts · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Haverhill, MA?

Medical Coders in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $27.66 per hour, about $57,520 a year. The middle half earn between $22.82 and $35.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 111th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 35th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical coders in Haverhill?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Haverhill.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Haverhill as a medical coder?

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

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$31.56High$42

53 Coder postings with published pay in the US, 44 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Coder roles

  1. Surgical Coding Specialist, RemoteRemote
    $22.22–$31.71/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Remote (MA hiring) · posted today
  2. Coding Specialist II, Professional BillingPermanent
    $23.81–$35.08/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted 29 days ago

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