NC · Rocky Mount · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

Medical Coders in the Rocky Mount area earn a median of $22.89 per hour, about $47,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.50 and $31.10. That ranks 199th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 94th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount. The free report below lists employers near Rocky Mount and what they pay.

Medical Coder pay in Rocky Mount, NC

The metro median is in line with the North Carolina statewide median of $23.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 50 medical records specialists employed in the Rocky Mount 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%$17.00$35,36030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.50$36,40028% below U.S. median
Median$22.89$47,6005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.10$64,69029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.95$81,02061% above U.S. median

How Rocky Mount ranks

  • 199th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 94th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 13 North Carolina 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 Rocky Mount

  • Overall prices in Rocky Mount run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.89 median hour buys what $26.01 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$824
  • Per year: $41,202
  • Per month: $3,434

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

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Hospitals in Rocky Mount

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Unc Health Nash
Rocky Mount, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 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
Greenville, NC35 mi$23.73/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC39 mi$24.88/hr56,764
Raleigh, NC48 mi$24.88/hr499,825
Cary, NC58 mi$24.88/hr182,659
Durham, NC61 mi$29.08/hr301,870
Apex, NC62 mi$24.88/hr75,977

Medical Coder jobs in North Carolina · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

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 Rocky Mount, NC?

Medical Coders in the Rocky Mount metro area have a median pay of $22.89 per hour, about $47,600 a year. The middle half earn between $17.50 and $31.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rocky Mount ranks 94th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 199th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Rocky Mount?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount, led by Unc Health Nash. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Rocky Mount as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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. Coding Specialist II - Physician Group (Surgery Team)Permanent
    $23.52–$34.28/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today

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