TX · Killeen · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Killeen, TX

Medical Coders in the Killeen area earn a median of $22.47 per hour, about $46,740 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.42 and $30.17. That ranks 228th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 155th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Killeen. The free report below lists employers near Killeen and what they pay.

Medical Coder pay in Killeen, TX

The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $22.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 260 medical records specialists employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.28$33,86033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.42$38,31024% below U.S. median
Median$22.47$46,7407% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.17$62,75025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$33.06$68,76037% above U.S. median

How Killeen ranks

  • 228th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 155th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Killeen

  • Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.47 median hour buys what $24.66 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$809
  • Per year: $40,446
  • Per month: $3,370
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in Killeen

CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Central Texas
Killeen, 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
Temple, TX20 mi$22.47/hr96,267
Georgetown, TX28 mi$22.75/hr101,344
Leander, TX36 mi$22.75/hr87,511
Round Rock, TX38 mi$22.75/hr135,359
Cedar Park, TX40 mi$22.75/hr78,380
Pflugerville, TX44 mi$22.75/hr66,819

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 Killeen

Killeen city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Killeen, TX?

Medical Coders in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $22.47 per hour, about $46,740 a year. The middle half earn between $18.42 and $30.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Killeen-Temple ranks 155th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 228th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Killeen?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen, led by Adventhealth Central Texas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Killeen 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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2What they are offering now

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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