PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Coder II - Outpatient
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$24.00–$35.00/ hour
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Medical Coder jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
The median medical coder pay in the Sioux Falls area is $24.63 per hour ($51,230 a year), with the typical range running from $18.44 to $32.47. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Sioux Falls. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sioux Falls.
- $24.63median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $18–$32typical range per hour
- 450medical coders employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Medical Coder roles in Sioux Falls
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Coder II - Inpatient
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$25.50–$38.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Configuration and Coding Analyst
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$64k–$96k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportMedical Coder pay in Sioux Falls, SD
The metro median is 2% above the South Dakota statewide median of $24.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 450 medical records specialists employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.68 | $32,610 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.44 | $38,360 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.63 | $51,230 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.47 | $67,540 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.03 | $77,020 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 108th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 56th 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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.63 median hour buys what $27.18 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$887
- Per year: $44,334
- Per month: $3,694
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Sioux Falls
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sioux Falls Va Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lifescape Sioux Falls, SD | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $22.73/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $24.54/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $24.54/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $24.54/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $29.47/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $24.56/hr | 72,145 |
Medical Coder jobs in South Dakota · Medical Coder jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Dakota
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
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical coders make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Medical Coders in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $24.63 per hour, about $51,230 a year. The middle half earn between $18.44 and $32.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 56th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical coders in Sioux Falls?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a medical coder?
CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Sioux Falls and across South Dakota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Sioux Falls.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 3 postings$31.75/ hr$24–$46
- CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health SystemIllinois · 4 postings$28.97/ hr$23–$37
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2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$31.75High$46
3 Coder postings with published pay in South Dakota, 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
- Coder II - OutpatientPermanent$24.00–$35.00/ hour
- Coder II - InpatientPermanent$25.50–$38.00/ hour
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