NY · Yonkers · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Yonkers, NY

Medical Coders in the Yonkers area earn a median of $29.14 per hour, about $60,610 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.35 and $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 2 hospitals in Yonkers. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Yonkers.

Medical Coder pay in Yonkers, NY

The metro median is 1% above the New York statewide median of $28.73 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 Yonkers ranks

  • 23rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 98th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 10 New York 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 Yonkers

  • 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.

Open Medical Coder roles in New York

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RemotePosted today

Outpatient Coder-REMOTE

Garnet Health · Remote · NY hiring

$35.20–$39.75/ hour
  • Regular Full-Time REMOTE 1
  • Req 29540
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Inpatient Coder III

United Health Services · Binghamton, NY

$33.63–$50.45/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R0000015569
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

MRT (Coder)Auditor

Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, NY

$62k–$80k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 883363800
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Hospitals in Yonkers

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yonkers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St John's Riverside Hospital
Yonkers, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Medical Center
Yonkers, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Mount Vernon, NY3 mi$29.14/hr71,999
New Rochelle, NY5 mi$29.14/hr85,512
Stamford, CT19 mi$25.93/hr139,134

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York

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 Yonkers, NY?

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 Yonkers 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 Yonkers?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yonkers, led by St John's Riverside Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Yonkers as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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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2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$37.48High$50

3 Coder postings with published pay in New York, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Coder roles

  1. Outpatient Coder-REMOTERemote
    $35.20–$39.75/ hour
    Garnet Health · Remote (NY hiring) · posted today
  2. Inpatient Coder IIIPermanent
    $33.63–$50.45/ hour
    United Health Services · Binghamton, NY · posted 10 days ago

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