Medical Coder salary in California
Medical Coders in California earn a median of $28.70 per hour, about $59,700 a year, 19% above the U.S. median of $24.16. The middle half earn between $22.73 and $38.45 per hour. The highest median among California metro areas is in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, at $41.81 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $28.70median pay per hour
- $59,700median pay per year
- 19,750medical coders employed in California
- #7of 50 states by median pay
Medical Coder pay in California: percentiles
| Level | California per hour | California per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.07 | $41,750 | $17.20 |
| Lower quartile | $22.73 | $47,280 | $20.00 |
| Median | $28.70 | $59,700 | $24.16 |
| Upper quartile | $38.45 | $79,980 | $30.80 |
| Top 10% | $50.27 | $104,560 | $38.92 |
Medical Coder pay by metro area in California
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs California median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41.81 | $86,960 | 1,000 | 46% above | $37.86 |
| Vallejo, CA | $36.19 | $75,270 | 190 | 26% above | $33.36 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $36.16 | $75,210 | 1,410 | 26% above | $33.90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $35.18 | $73,180 | 2,200 | 23% above | $30.43 |
| Napa, CA | $29.90 | $62,200 | 40 | 4% above | $26.57 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $29.38 | $61,120 | 280 | 2% above | $27.96 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $29.24 | $60,810 | 150 | 2% above | $27.13 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $27.39 | $56,980 | 50 | 5% below | $26.96 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $27.15 | $56,470 | 200 | 5% below | $24.95 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $26.92 | $55,980 | 1,680 | 6% below | $24.06 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $25.93 | $53,930 | 7,820 | 10% below | $22.83 |
| Chico, CA | $25.92 | $53,920 | 90 | 10% below | $25.61 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $25.84 | $53,740 | 340 | 10% below | $23.38 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $25.70 | $53,460 | 1,330 | 10% below | $24.14 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $25.27 | $52,550 | 80 | 12% below | $22.99 |
| Fresno, CA | $24.36 | $50,660 | 420 | 15% below | $23.85 |
| Salinas, CA | $24.35 | $50,640 | 200 | 15% below | $22.33 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $23.96 | $49,840 | 330 | 17% below | $23.75 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $23.85 | $49,600 | 80 | 17% below | $21.96 |
| Yuba City, CA | $23.70 | $49,290 | 50 | 17% below | $22.74 |
| Redding, CA | $23.69 | $49,280 | 100 | 17% below | $23.53 |
| Visalia, CA | $23.63 | $49,160 | 150 | 18% below | $23.67 |
| El Centro, CA | $23.60 | $49,090 | 40 | 18% below | — |
| Modesto, CA | $23.42 | $48,700 | 220 | 18% below | $22.50 |
| Merced, CA | $23.00 | $47,840 | 80 | 20% below | $23.40 |
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 Coder pay in states next to California
What employers are posting in California
- 4roles with published pay
- $37.59median pay per hour
- $30–$49typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MemorialCare | 1 | $41.39 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $27.87 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $34.74 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $40.44 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 4 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Medical Coder jobs in California · Medical Coder salary nationwide · California state guide
Common questions
How much does a medical coder make in California?
The median is $28.70 per hour, about $59,700 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $20.07 and the top 10% earn over $50.27 (BLS, May 2024).
Which California city pays medical coders the most?
Among California metro areas, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA has the highest median at $41.81 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does California rank for medical coder pay?
California ranks 7th of 50 states by median medical coder 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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