TX · Little Elm · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Little Elm, TX

Medical Coders in the Little Elm area earn a median of $24.21 per hour, about $50,360 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.99 and $31.27. That ranks 125th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 213th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Little Elm and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Little Elm.

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Medical Coder pay in Little Elm, TX

The metro median is 7% above the Texas statewide median of $22.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 6,140 medical records specialists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.20$35,78029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.99$43,66013% below U.S. median
Median$24.21$50,360in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.27$65,04029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.61$80,31060% above U.S. median

How Little Elm ranks

  • 125th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 213th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Little Elm

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.21 median hour buys what $23.48 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

Estimate your Little Elm paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$872
  • Per year: $43,578
  • Per month: $3,632
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area

CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Frisco, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving
Irving, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
Mansfield, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Denton, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Flower Mound, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Rockwall, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton
Denton, TX
Acute careOther5 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
Frisco, TX6 mi$24.21/hr235,208
Lewisville, TX10 mi$24.21/hr135,983

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 Little Elm

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Little Elm, TX?

Medical Coders in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $24.21 per hour, about $50,360 a year. The middle half earn between $20.99 and $31.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 213th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical coders in Little Elm?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Little Elm.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Little Elm 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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