Medical Coder / Biller Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$50,000
estimated national base salary
$42,000 to $64,000. Last updated September 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $51,140 for Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072) across the United States, based on 194,720 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$37,000
25th percentile
$43,490
Median
$51,140
75th percentile
$64,820
90th percentile
$81,150
Workers surveyed
194,720
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$50,250
May 2025 release
$51,140
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072) rather than Medical Coder / Biller specifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 29-2072Highest Paying
$70,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$52,000
New York, NY
Lowest Paying
$39,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated September 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 29-2072. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Medical Coder / Biller salary in the United States at $50,000 in 2026, within a range of $42,000 to $64,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities at $70,000, while New York offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Certification type drives the biggest pay differences, with CPC, CCS, and specialty coding credentials adding 15 to 25% over uncertified coders.
Medical Coder / Biller salary by city.
Skills that increase Medical Coder / Biller pay.
The premiums below are Orbyt's modelled scenarios for Medical Coder / Billers, not effects measured from job postings: each is a fixed percentage applied to the estimated base. At the top premium that works out to $7,000 a year.
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What you should know.
Certification type drives the biggest pay differences, with CPC, CCS, and specialty coding credentials adding 15 to 25% over uncertified coders. Specialty coding in areas like interventional radiology, cardiology, or orthopedic surgery pays above primary care. Remote positions at large health systems and revenue cycle companies offer competitive salaries regardless of location.
Entry-level coders start at $35,000 to $40,000 with a CPC credential. Experienced specialty coders earn $48,000 to $60,000 after three to five years. Coding supervisors, auditors, or revenue cycle managers can reach $62,000 to $82,000 with management and compliance responsibilities.
Medical coders receive standard benefits at larger employers, with remote work being a major non-monetary benefit. Productivity bonuses tied to coding accuracy and volume can add $2,000 to $5,000 annually. Certification exam fees and CE costs are typically reimbursed.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Medical Coder / Billers typically earn $45,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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