Medical Coder salary in Washington
Medical Coders in Washington earn a median of $29.93 per hour, about $62,250 a year, 24% above the U.S. median of $24.16. The middle half earn between $23.55 and $37.42 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, at $32.59 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $29.93median pay per hour
- $62,250median pay per year
- 5,280medical coders employed in Washington
- #4of 50 states by median pay
Medical Coder pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.20 | $44,100 | $17.20 |
| Lower quartile | $23.55 | $48,980 | $20.00 |
| Median | $29.93 | $62,250 | $24.16 |
| Upper quartile | $37.42 | $77,830 | $30.80 |
| Top 10% | $46.51 | $96,740 | $38.92 |
Medical Coder pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $32.59 | $67,790 | 3,210 | 9% above | $29.33 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $29.30 | $60,940 | 120 | 2% below | — |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $28.07 | $58,390 | 40 | 6% below | — |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $26.27 | $54,640 | 120 | 12% below | $24.88 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $25.96 | $53,990 | 410 | 13% below | $25.87 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $25.45 | $52,940 | 30 | 15% below | — |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $24.42 | $50,800 | 130 | 18% below | $23.56 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $24.15 | $50,240 | 110 | 19% below | $23.25 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $24.00 | $49,920 | 130 | 20% below | $23.98 |
| Yakima, WA | $23.28 | $48,420 | 180 | 22% below | $24.37 |
| Bellingham, WA | $21.86 | $45,470 | 70 | 27% below | $21.15 |
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).
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Common questions
How much does a medical coder make in Washington?
The median is $29.93 per hour, about $62,250 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $21.20 and the top 10% earn over $46.51 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays medical coders the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median at $32.59 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for medical coder pay?
Washington ranks 4th 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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