TX · New Braunfels · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in New Braunfels, TX

The median medical coder pay in the New Braunfels area is $22.96 per hour ($47,750 a year), with the typical range running from $18.44 to $29.42. That ranks 196th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 167th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New Braunfels.

Medical Coder pay in New Braunfels, TX

The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $22.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 1,950 medical records specialists employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.44).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.42$29,99040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.44$38,36024% below U.S. median
Median$22.96$47,7505% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.42$61,19022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.15$73,11045% above U.S. median

How New Braunfels ranks

  • 196th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 167th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 New Braunfels

  • Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.96 median hour buys what $24.24 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$827
  • Per year: $41,328
  • Per month: $3,444
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in New Braunfels

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Resolute Health Hospital
New Braunfels, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 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
San Marcos, TX16 mi$22.75/hr74,316
Kyle, TX25 mi$22.75/hr65,833
San Antonio, TX30 mi$22.96/hr1,526,656
Austin, TX47 mi$22.75/hr993,588
Cedar Park, TX59 mi$22.75/hr78,380
Pflugerville, TX60 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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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in New Braunfels, TX?

Medical Coders in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $22.96 per hour, about $47,750 a year. The middle half earn between $18.44 and $29.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 167th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 196th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in New Braunfels?

CMS lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels, led by Resolute Health Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in New Braunfels 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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