TX · Cedar Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Cedar Park, TX

The median medical coder pay in the Cedar Park area is $22.75 per hour ($47,310 a year), with the typical range running from $17.38 to $31.38. That ranks 208th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 226th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cedar Park. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cedar Park.

Medical Coder pay in Cedar Park, TX

The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $22.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 1,690 medical records specialists employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$12.00$24,96050% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.38$36,15028% below U.S. median
Median$22.75$47,3106% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.38$65,27030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.12$79,29058% above U.S. median

How Cedar Park ranks

  • 208th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 226th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 24 Texas 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 Cedar Park

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.75 median hour buys what $23.20 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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$819
  • Per year: $40,950
  • Per month: $3,412
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Cedar Park

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cedar Park.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Seton Cedar Park
Cedar Park, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Leander, TX5 mi$22.75/hr87,511
Round Rock, TX9 mi$22.75/hr135,359
Killeen, TX40 mi$22.47/hr160,616
Temple, TX48 mi$22.47/hr96,267
New Braunfels, TX59 mi$22.96/hr116,477
Waco, TX81 mi$20.70/hr146,608

Medical Coder jobs in Texas · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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.

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Other healthcare roles in Cedar Park

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Cedar Park, TX?

Medical Coders in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $22.75 per hour, about $47,310 a year. The middle half earn between $17.38 and $31.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cedar Park a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 226th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 208th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Cedar Park?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cedar Park, led by Ascension Seton Cedar Park. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Cedar Park as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 employers

  • Vyusoft IncDenton, TX · 1 wage offer$31.25/ hr$31–$31
  • Tenet HealthcareDallas, TX · 2 postings$28.92/ hr$21–$38
  • CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
  • Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44

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Low$21Median$26.86High$36

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

3Open now: 4 Coder roles

  1. Medical Records Technician (CODER)Permanent
    $45k–$59k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · El Paso, TX · posted today
  2. Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the USRemote
    $26.40–$38.00/ hour
    Tenet Healthcare · Remote (TX hiring) · posted 2 days ago

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