WI · Janesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Janesville, WI

Pay for medical coders in the Janesville area centers on $25.89 per hour, or about $53,840 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.59 and the upper quarter over $30.63. That ranks 66th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 47th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Janesville. The free report below lists employers near Janesville and what they pay.

Medical Coder pay in Janesville, WI

The metro median is 3% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $26.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 90 medical records specialists employed in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.93$47,6905% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.59$51,1502% above U.S. median
Median$25.89$53,8407% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.63$63,71027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$30.63$63,71027% above U.S. median

How Janesville ranks

  • 66th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Janesville

  • Overall prices in Janesville-Beloit run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.89 median hour buys what $27.63 buys at the national price level, 14% 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$932
  • Per year: $46,602
  • Per month: $3,884

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

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Hospitals in Janesville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health System Corp
Janesville, WI
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
Rockford, IL30 mi$25.03/hr147,486
Madison, WI35 mi$27.30/hr285,300
Waukesha, WI45 mi$29.54/hr71,461
West Allis, WI55 mi$29.54/hr59,784
Elgin, IL57 mi$23.94/hr114,701
Kenosha, WI58 mi$26.81/hr99,578

Medical Coder jobs in Wisconsin · Medical Coder jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do medical coders make in Janesville, WI?

Medical Coders in the Janesville-Beloit metro area have a median pay of $25.89 per hour, about $53,840 a year. The middle half earn between $24.59 and $30.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Janesville-Beloit ranks 47th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 66th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do medical coders work in Janesville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, led by Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Janesville as a medical coder?

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

  • CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
  • Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44
  • Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 3 postings$31.75/ hr$24–$46
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Health SystemIllinois · 4 postings$28.97/ hr$23–$37

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2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$31.56High$42

53 Coder postings with published pay in the US, 44 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Coder roles

  1. Coder II - AnesthesiaRemote
    $26.55–$39.85/ hour
    Advocate Health · Remote (WI hiring) · posted 20 days ago
  2. Office Coordinator and Coder, Hemodialysis - Full TimePermanent
    $17.23–$25.84/ hour
    Mercy · Wisconsin · posted 30+ days ago

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