Medical Biller salary
The median medical biller pay is $22.18 per hour, or about $46,145 a year, based on 22 postings with published pay from 14 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 22roles with published pay
- $22.18median pay per hour
- $18–$27typical published range
- 14employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $19.55 | $40,664 |
| 25th percentile | $20.33 | $42,276 |
| Median | $22.18 | $46,145 |
| 75th percentile | $24.23 | $50,409 |
| 90th percentile | $27.13 | $56,422 |
Medical Biller salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $22.68 per hour, about $47,170 a year, across 417,500 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $35.84 | $74,560 | 550 |
| Washington | $27.03 | $56,230 | 13,350 |
| California | $26.08 | $54,240 | 42,110 |
| Massachusetts | $25.42 | $52,870 | 8,320 |
| Minnesota | $25.34 | $52,720 | 6,830 |
| Rhode Island | $25.15 | $52,310 | 1,800 |
| Alaska | $24.86 | $51,700 | 350 |
| New York | $24.82 | $51,620 | 31,720 |
| Oregon | $24.55 | $51,060 | 6,270 |
| Connecticut | $24.50 | $50,950 | 3,890 |
| Delaware | $24.50 | $50,960 | 990 |
| Hawaii | $24.47 | $50,890 | 1,260 |
| New Jersey | $24.33 | $50,610 | 12,670 |
| Vermont | $23.97 | $49,850 | 1,120 |
| Maryland | $23.86 | $49,620 | 5,750 |
| New Hampshire | $23.86 | $49,640 | 1,470 |
| North Dakota | $23.61 | $49,100 | 520 |
| Illinois | $23.09 | $48,030 | 17,280 |
| Virginia | $22.79 | $47,400 | 8,100 |
| Arizona | $22.69 | $47,200 | 10,330 |
| Wisconsin | $22.68 | $47,180 | 9,030 |
| Georgia | $22.66 | $47,140 | 14,330 |
| Maine | $22.57 | $46,940 | 1,620 |
| Nevada | $22.23 | $46,240 | 3,570 |
| Michigan | $22.15 | $46,070 | 14,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $22.07 | $45,900 | 16,840 |
| Florida | $21.92 | $45,600 | 27,910 |
| Iowa | $21.85 | $45,440 | 3,870 |
| Montana | $21.81 | $45,360 | 1,760 |
| Ohio | $21.75 | $45,240 | 17,890 |
| Kansas | $21.71 | $45,150 | 3,670 |
| North Carolina | $21.70 | $45,140 | 8,810 |
| Nebraska | $21.64 | $45,000 | 3,270 |
| Utah | $21.53 | $44,780 | 4,340 |
| Indiana | $21.50 | $44,720 | 7,740 |
| Idaho | $21.44 | $44,580 | 2,540 |
| Wyoming | $21.15 | $43,980 | 610 |
| Missouri | $21.09 | $43,860 | 8,690 |
| South Dakota | $20.96 | $43,600 | 820 |
| Tennessee | $20.96 | $43,600 | 9,950 |
| Texas | $20.81 | $43,290 | 34,310 |
| New Mexico | $20.75 | $43,150 | 2,040 |
| South Carolina | $20.54 | $42,730 | 6,440 |
| Oklahoma | $20.43 | $42,490 | 4,240 |
| Mississippi | $19.92 | $41,440 | 2,990 |
| Kentucky | $19.42 | $40,400 | 6,500 |
| West Virginia | $19.11 | $39,740 | 2,510 |
| Louisiana | $18.80 | $39,110 | 5,360 |
| Alabama | $18.33 | $38,130 | 4,750 |
| Arkansas | $18.20 | $37,860 | 4,380 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Billing and Posting Clerks.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $33.18 | $69,020 | 2,340 |
| Rochester, MN | $30.71 | $63,870 | 480 |
| Napa, CA | $28.86 | $60,040 | 180 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $28.65 | $59,590 | 7,790 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $28.60 | $59,480 | 4,930 |
| New Haven, CT | $28.14 | $58,540 | 1,040 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $27.48 | $57,160 | 2,060 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $27.01 | $56,170 | 370 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $26.84 | $55,830 | 210 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $26.84 | $55,830 | 29,120 |
Medical Biller pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $24.10 | $50,128 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthcare System | 1 | $36.48 | $75,878 |
| ChristianaCare | 1 | $28.42 | $59,114 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 1 | $27.34 | $56,867 |
| MarinHealth | 2 | $25.20 | $52,416 |
| Foundation Health Partners | 1 | $24.48 | $50,918 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $22.71 | $47,247 |
| Essentia Health | 1 | $22.04 | $45,843 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $22 | $45,760 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $21.50 | $44,720 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $21.50 | $44,720 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 22 postings from 14 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a medical biller make?
The median medical biller pay across 22 postings with published pay is $22.18 per hour, about $46,145 a year. Half of the postings fall between $20 and $24 per hour.
Which states pay medical billers the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($24.10/hr).
What do medical billers get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- MarinHealthNovato, CA$25.20/hr
- Quest DiagnosticsWest Hills, CA$21.55/hr
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL$36.48/hr
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