PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Coding Specialist 2 | Facility
CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN
$24.69–$37.08/ hour
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Medical Coder jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Pay for medical coders in the St. Cloud area centers on $24.56 per hour, or about $51,090 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.10 and the upper quarter over $30.30. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. That ranks 112th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 35th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near St. Cloud and what they pay.
- $24.56median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $22–$30typical range per hour
- 60medical coders employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Inpatient Coding Specialist
CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN
$25.70–$38.57/ hour
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Get my free pay reportMedical Coder pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 14% below the Minnesota statewide median of $28.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 60 medical records specialists employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.64 | $42,930 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.10 | $45,970 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.56 | $51,090 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.30 | $63,020 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.56 | $73,960 | 47% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 112th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 35th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 3 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.56 median hour buys what $28.03 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 St. Cloud paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$884
- Per year: $44,208
- Per month: $3,684
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $29.47/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $29.47/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $29.47/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $29.47/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $29.47/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $29.47/hr | 52,651 |
Medical Coder jobs in Minnesota · Medical Coder jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota
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 St. Cloud, MN?
Medical Coders in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $24.56 per hour, about $51,090 a year. The middle half earn between $22.10 and $30.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 35th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical coders in St. Cloud?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in St. Cloud. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Cloud.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud as a medical coder?
CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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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Your Coder pay reportSt. Cloud, MN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Fairview Health ServicesSt Paul, MN · 2 postings$34.47/ hr$28–$41
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 2 postings$31.51/ hr$25–$39
- Vyusoft IncMinneapolis, MN · 1 wage offer$31.25/ hr$31–$31
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$31.51High$40
6 Coder postings with published pay in Minnesota, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Coder roles
- Ortho Surgery Coder/AbstractorPermanent$20.46–$28.25/ hour
- Senior Outpatient CoderPermanent$24.60–$36.34/ hour
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