TX · League City · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in League City, TX

Pay for medical coders in the League City area centers on $23.53 per hour, or about $48,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.83 and the upper quarter over $30.36. That ranks 159th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 193rd of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 51 hospitals in the League City metro area. The free report below lists employers near League City and what they pay.

Medical Coder pay in League City, TX

The metro median is 4% above the Texas statewide median of $22.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 4,100 medical records specialists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.00$35,36030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.83$41,25018% below U.S. median
Median$23.53$48,9403% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.36$63,15026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.40$77,79055% above U.S. median

How League City ranks

  • 159th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 193rd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 League City

  • Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.53 median hour buys what $23.86 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$847
  • Per year: $42,354
  • Per month: $3,530
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area

CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Baytown, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Houston Va Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Houston, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Pasadena, TX12 mi$23.53/hr149,617
Texas City, TX14 mi$23.53/hr57,875
Beaumont, TX71 mi$18.54/hr112,893
Port Arthur, TX78 mi$18.54/hr55,799

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 League City

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in League City, TX?

Medical Coders in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $23.53 per hour, about $48,940 a year. The middle half earn between $19.83 and $30.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 193rd of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 159th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in League City?

CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, led by Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in League City 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.

Does Valorem Health place medical coders in League City?

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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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