NJ · Perth Amboy · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Perth Amboy, NJ

The median medical coder pay in the Perth Amboy area is $29.14 per hour ($60,610 a year), with the typical range running from $22.35 to $38.32. That ranks 23rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 98th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Perth Amboy.

Medical Coder pay in Perth Amboy, NJ

The metro median is 21% above the New Jersey statewide median of $24.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 7,370 medical records specialists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.04$37,52025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.35$46,4907% below U.S. median
Median$29.14$60,61021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.32$79,71059% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.82$99,47098% above U.S. median

How Perth Amboy ranks

  • 23rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 98th of 328 after adjusting for local prices

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 Perth Amboy

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.14 median hour buys what $25.89 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,049
  • Per year: $52,452
  • Per month: $4,371

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Perth Amboy

CMS lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 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
New Brunswick, NJ9 mi$29.14/hr57,487
Plainfield, NJ10 mi$29.14/hr56,507

Medical Coder jobs in New Jersey · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey

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

New Jersey 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 Perth Amboy, NJ?

Medical Coders in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $29.14 per hour, about $60,610 a year. The middle half earn between $22.35 and $38.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 98th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Perth Amboy?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy, led by Raritan Bay Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Perth Amboy as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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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3Open now: 1 Coder roles

  1. HIM Coder - Remote/Willingboro (PT) CCS RequiredRemote
    $26.22–$40.65/ hour
    Virtua Health · Remote (NJ hiring) · posted 17 days ago

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