Medical Biller salary in Louisiana
Medical Billers in Louisiana earn a median of $18.80 per hour, about $39,110 a year, 17% below the U.S. median of $22.68. The middle half earn between $16.52 and $22.36 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in Baton Rouge, LA, at $21.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.80median pay per hour
- $39,110median pay per year
- 5,360medical billers employed in Louisiana
- #48of 50 states by median pay
Medical Biller pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.27 | $27,600 | $17.19 |
| Lower quartile | $16.52 | $34,360 | $19.35 |
| Median | $18.80 | $39,110 | $22.68 |
| Upper quartile | $22.36 | $46,510 | $27.09 |
| Top 10% | $27.67 | $57,550 | $31.25 |
Medical Biller pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $21.00 | $43,680 | 950 | 12% above | $23.13 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $20.41 | $42,450 | 1,220 | 9% above | $22.04 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $20.35 | $42,320 | 350 | 8% above | $21.95 |
| Alexandria, LA | $19.92 | $41,430 | 180 | 6% above | — |
| Lake Charles, LA | $18.73 | $38,950 | 190 | in line with | $21.82 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $18.50 | $38,480 | 460 | 2% below | $21.82 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $18.23 | $37,910 | 290 | 3% below | $21.42 |
| Hammond, LA | $18.00 | $37,440 | 160 | 4% below | $21.31 |
| Monroe, LA | $18.00 | $37,440 | 260 | 4% below | $21.53 |
| Lafayette, LA | $17.48 | $36,350 | 590 | 7% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Medical Biller pay in states next to Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $18.20 | $37,860 | 3% below Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $19.92 | $41,440 | 6% above Louisiana |
| Texas | $20.81 | $43,290 | 11% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a medical biller make in Louisiana?
The median is $18.80 per hour, about $39,110 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $13.27 and the top 10% earn over $27.67 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays medical billers the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, Baton Rouge, LA has the highest median at $21.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for medical biller pay?
Louisiana ranks 48th of 50 states by median medical biller pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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