Medical Coder salary in Texas
Medical Coders in Texas earn a median of $22.71 per hour, about $47,230 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $24.16. The middle half earn between $18.16 and $29.80 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, at $24.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.71median pay per hour
- $47,230median pay per year
- 20,390medical coders employed in Texas
- #42of 50 states by median pay
Medical Coder pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.17 | $31,550 | $17.20 |
| Lower quartile | $18.16 | $37,770 | $20.00 |
| Median | $22.71 | $47,230 | $24.16 |
| Upper quartile | $29.80 | $61,980 | $30.80 |
| Top 10% | $37.09 | $77,150 | $38.92 |
Medical Coder pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $24.21 | $50,360 | 6,140 | 7% above | $23.48 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $23.53 | $48,940 | 4,100 | 4% above | $23.86 |
| Midland, TX | $23.21 | $48,270 | 70 | 2% above | $24.23 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $22.96 | $47,750 | 1,950 | 1% above | $24.24 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $22.75 | $47,310 | 1,690 | in line with | $23.20 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $22.47 | $46,740 | 260 | 1% below | $24.66 |
| Odessa, TX | $22.45 | $46,690 | 60 | 1% below | $23.91 |
| Longview, TX | $22.31 | $46,400 | 180 | 2% below | $24.93 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $22.12 | $46,020 | 100 | 3% below | $24.71 |
| El Paso, TX | $22.11 | $45,990 | 540 | 3% below | $24.59 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $21.90 | $45,550 | 350 | 4% below | $25.47 |
| Amarillo, TX | $21.30 | $44,300 | 190 | 6% below | $23.20 |
| San Angelo, TX | $21.28 | $44,260 | 90 | 6% below | $23.02 |
| Waco, TX | $20.70 | $43,060 | 130 | 9% below | $22.37 |
| Abilene, TX | $20.67 | $42,990 | 100 | 9% below | $22.87 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $20.60 | $42,850 | 190 | 9% below | $22.65 |
| Tyler, TX | $20.54 | $42,730 | 190 | 10% below | $22.29 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $20.28 | $42,180 | 60 | 11% below | $21.63 |
| Victoria, TX | $20.02 | $41,630 | 70 | 12% below | $22.28 |
| Lubbock, TX | $19.22 | $39,980 | 200 | 15% below | $21.05 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $19.03 | $39,580 | 220 | 16% below | $20.54 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $18.54 | $38,560 | 140 | 18% below | $20.59 |
| Laredo, TX | $17.70 | $36,820 | 70 | 22% below | $20.36 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $17.47 | $36,340 | 550 | 23% below | $20.34 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $16.60 | $34,520 | 80 | 27% 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 Coder pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $19.19 | $39,920 | 15% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $21.07 | $43,820 | 7% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $24.20 | $50,340 | 7% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $23.36 | $48,590 | 3% above Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 4roles with published pay
- $26.86median pay per hour
- $22–$33typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Healthcare | 2 | $28.92 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $25.11 |
| Defense Health Agency | 1 | $28.07 |
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.
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Common questions
How much does a medical coder make in Texas?
The median is $22.71 per hour, about $47,230 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.17 and the top 10% earn over $37.09 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays medical coders the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has the highest median at $24.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for medical coder pay?
Texas ranks 42nd 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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