Medical Coder Salary in the US
$18.91
per hour
per year
$39,338
per year
per hour
Medical Coding - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Medical Coder is $18.91 per hour ($39,338 per year), which is $14,152 (-26%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Medical Coder can expect an average starting pay of $14.21. The highest pay rates can exceed $29.47.
A Medical Coder can expect an average starting pay of $14.21. The highest pay rates can exceed $29.47.
$14.21
Low
$18.91
Average salary
$29.47
High
$29,572
Low
$39,338
Average salary
$61,304
High
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Medical Billing and Coding Salary Range
Among Medical Insurance Billers and Coders in the US, junior Medical Coding positions tend to have the lowest pay rates, while more experienced, Certified Medical Billing and Coding professionals enjoy the highest pay rates.
Medical Coding - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Medical Coder with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $30,000 per year. A mid level Medical Coder with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $38,000, while an experienced Medical Coder with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $53,000. Medical Record Coders with more than 20 years of experience earn $60,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Medical Coder
| Late Career | ▲ +53% |
| Experienced | ▲ +35% |
| Average Salary | $39,338/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -24% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
92%
92%
Male
8%
8%
Medical Coder - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Medical Coder jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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