Medical Coder salary in Georgia
Medical Coders in Georgia earn a median of $23.55 per hour, about $48,990 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $24.16. The middle half earn between $19.12 and $30.17 per hour. The highest median among Georgia metro areas is in Brunswick-St. Simons, GA, at $25.81 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.55median pay per hour
- $48,990median pay per year
- 5,280medical coders employed in Georgia
- #30of 50 states by median pay
Medical Coder pay in Georgia: percentiles
| Level | Georgia per hour | Georgia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.59 | $34,510 | $17.20 |
| Lower quartile | $19.12 | $39,770 | $20.00 |
| Median | $23.55 | $48,990 | $24.16 |
| Upper quartile | $30.17 | $62,750 | $30.80 |
| Top 10% | $37.64 | $78,290 | $38.92 |
Medical Coder pay by metro area in Georgia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Georgia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $25.81 | $53,670 | 50 | 10% above | $29.43 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $24.97 | $51,930 | 2,290 | 6% above | $24.96 |
| Hinesville, GA | $24.74 | $51,460 | 30 | 5% above | — |
| Rome, GA | $23.77 | $49,440 | 70 | 1% above | $26.36 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $23.17 | $48,190 | 480 | 2% below | $25.21 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $22.83 | $47,480 | 180 | 3% below | $25.57 |
| Savannah, GA | $22.71 | $47,230 | 200 | 4% below | $23.85 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $22.59 | $47,000 | 130 | 4% below | $24.20 |
| Dalton, GA | $22.57 | $46,940 | 60 | 4% below | $25.12 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $21.56 | $44,840 | 50 | 8% below | $22.99 |
| Gainesville, GA | $20.78 | $43,230 | 100 | 12% below | — |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $20.70 | $43,050 | 180 | 12% below | $23.38 |
| Albany, GA | $19.09 | $39,720 | 140 | 19% below | $21.78 |
| Valdosta, GA | $18.60 | $38,690 | 100 | 21% below | $21.07 |
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 Georgia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18.53 | $38,540 | 21% below Georgia |
| Florida | $22.11 | $45,990 | 6% below Georgia |
| North Carolina | $23.00 | $47,840 | 2% below Georgia |
| South Carolina | $28.13 | $58,510 | 19% above Georgia |
| Tennessee | $23.91 | $49,740 | 2% above Georgia |
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Common questions
How much does a medical coder make in Georgia?
The median is $23.55 per hour, about $48,990 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.59 and the top 10% earn over $37.64 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Georgia city pays medical coders the most?
Among Georgia metro areas, Brunswick-St. Simons, GA has the highest median at $25.81 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Georgia rank for medical coder pay?
Georgia ranks 30th 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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