Medical Coder salary
The median medical coder pay is $31.56 per hour, or about $65,645 a year, based on 53 postings with published pay from 30 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 53roles with published pay
- $31.56median pay per hour
- $23–$41typical published range
- 30employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25.12 | $52,250 |
| 25th percentile | $28.11 | $58,469 |
| Median | $31.56 | $65,645 |
| 75th percentile | $34.74 | $72,259 |
| 90th percentile | $38.80 | $80,696 |
Medical Coder salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $24.16 per hour, about $50,250 a year, across 187,910 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $31.10 | $64,690 | 370 |
| Rhode Island | $30.45 | $63,330 | 850 |
| Hawaii | $30.29 | $62,990 | 450 |
| Washington | $29.93 | $62,250 | 5,280 |
| Nevada | $29.10 | $60,530 | 2,980 |
| New York | $28.73 | $59,750 | 8,510 |
| California | $28.70 | $59,700 | 19,750 |
| Minnesota | $28.52 | $59,310 | 3,250 |
| Maryland | $28.43 | $59,140 | 2,810 |
| South Carolina | $28.13 | $58,510 | 2,940 |
| Connecticut | $28.00 | $58,250 | 1,280 |
| Oregon | $27.53 | $57,260 | 2,550 |
| Massachusetts | $27.51 | $57,220 | 3,450 |
| Alaska | $27.28 | $56,740 | 1,360 |
| Wisconsin | $26.57 | $55,270 | 3,290 |
| Wyoming | $25.75 | $53,550 | 320 |
| North Dakota | $25.74 | $53,550 | 360 |
| Delaware | $25.01 | $52,020 | 560 |
| Virginia | $24.89 | $51,780 | 4,980 |
| Iowa | $24.80 | $51,580 | 2,590 |
| Ohio | $24.72 | $51,420 | 8,180 |
| New Mexico | $24.20 | $50,340 | 1,360 |
| South Dakota | $24.19 | $50,320 | 910 |
| Montana | $24.01 | $49,930 | 800 |
| New Jersey | $24.00 | $49,910 | 3,690 |
| Arizona | $23.94 | $49,790 | 3,370 |
| Tennessee | $23.91 | $49,740 | 3,580 |
| Illinois | $23.76 | $49,420 | 4,990 |
| Missouri | $23.63 | $49,150 | 2,860 |
| Georgia | $23.55 | $48,990 | 5,280 |
| Maine | $23.55 | $48,990 | 820 |
| Idaho | $23.53 | $48,940 | 1,490 |
| Kansas | $23.40 | $48,670 | 2,180 |
| Vermont | $23.37 | $48,610 | 470 |
| Oklahoma | $23.36 | $48,590 | 1,910 |
| Nebraska | $23.28 | $48,420 | 1,710 |
| New Hampshire | $23.20 | $48,250 | 950 |
| Michigan | $23.18 | $48,220 | 4,720 |
| Kentucky | $23.09 | $48,020 | 4,040 |
| North Carolina | $23.00 | $47,840 | 5,960 |
| Utah | $22.94 | $47,710 | 1,650 |
| Texas | $22.71 | $47,230 | 20,390 |
| Indiana | $22.68 | $47,170 | 3,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $22.46 | $46,730 | 7,220 |
| Florida | $22.11 | $45,990 | 15,510 |
| Louisiana | $21.07 | $43,820 | 2,830 |
| West Virginia | $21.01 | $43,710 | 1,140 |
| Mississippi | $19.21 | $39,970 | 2,060 |
| Arkansas | $19.19 | $39,920 | 1,640 |
| Alabama | $18.53 | $38,540 | 2,630 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Records Specialists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41.81 | $86,960 | 1,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36.19 | $75,270 | 190 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $36.16 | $75,210 | 1,410 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $35.18 | $73,180 | 2,200 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $33.02 | $68,680 | 2,300 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $32.59 | $67,790 | 3,210 |
| Columbia, SC | $31.71 | $65,960 | 1,100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $30.78 | $64,020 | 330 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $30.62 | $63,680 | 350 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $30.07 | $62,540 | 1,690 |
Medical Coder pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $38.87 | $80,850 |
| California | 4 | $37.59 | $78,187 |
| New York | 3 | $37.48 | $77,958 |
| Colorado | 4 | $35.11 | $73,039 |
| Arizona | 4 | $31.92 | $66,394 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $31.51 | $65,530 |
| Illinois | 5 | $28.97 | $60,258 |
| Texas | 4 | $26.86 | $55,858 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $23.41 | $48,703 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | 1 | $42.04 | $87,443 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $41.39 | $86,091 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 2 | $40.88 | $85,020 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $40.44 | $84,115 |
| Denver Health | 1 | $40 | $83,200 |
| Garnet Health | 1 | $37.48 | $77,958 |
| University of Maryland Medical System | 1 | $36.31 | $75,525 |
| ChristianaCare | 1 | $34.82 | $72,426 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $34.74 | $72,259 |
| Fairview Health Services | 2 | $34.47 | $71,698 |
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 53 postings from 30 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a medical coder make?
The median medical coder pay across 53 postings with published pay is $31.56 per hour, about $65,645 a year. Half of the postings fall between $28 and $35 per hour.
Which states pay medical coders the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Virginia ($38.87/hr), California ($37.59/hr), New York ($37.48/hr).
What do medical coders get paid at other employers in Minnesota?
- Fairview Health ServicesSt Paul, MN$34.47/hr
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN$31.51/hr
- Vyusoft IncMinneapolis, MN$31.25/hr
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