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Medical Billing and Coding Salary: How Much Can You Make?
Discover the average yearly and hourly pay rates for medical records technicians and billing and posting clerks, broken down by state and certifications.
Pay potential in medical billing and coding
Medical billing and coding, representing two different aspects of the healthcare revenue cycle, encompass a broad collection of roles in medical records.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical records specialists (including medical coders) earn an average salary of $55,970 per year ($26.91 per hour).*
By developing a strong educational foundation in both medical billing and medical coding, you can position yourself best to qualify for a wider selection of entry-level jobs and potentially compete for higher-paying positions as a medical records specialist.
Average medical records specialist salary by state
| Average salary | Median salary | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Per hour | Per year | Per hour | Per year |
| Alabama | $19.35 | $40,250 | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| Alaska | $27.02 | $56,210 | $24.66 | $51,290 |
| Arizona | $21.93 | $45,610 | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| Arkansas | $19.43 | $40,410 | $17.05 | $35,460 |
| California | $31.66 | $65,850 | $27.36 | $56,900 |
| Colorado | $25.68 | $53,410 | $24.04 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | $29.04 | $60,410 | $29.04 | $60,390 |
| Delaware | $22.78 | $47,380 | $22.05 | $45,870 |
| District of Columbia | $30.64 | $63,740 | $29.88 | $62,140 |
| Florida | $22.75 | $47,320 | $21.42 | $44,560 |
| Georgia | $22.69 | $47,200 | $20.17 | $41,950 |
| Hawaii | $29.42 | $61,190 | $30.60 | $63,650 |
| Idaho | $23.11 | $48,060 | $22.38 | $46,550 |
| Illinois | $24.74 | $51,450 | $23.32 | $48,510 |
| Indiana | $23.50 | $48,890 | $22.22 | $46,220 |
| Iowa | $22.69 | $47,180 | $22.40 | $46,590 |
| Kansas | $21.62 | $44,970 | $20.89 | $43,440 |
| Kentucky | $21.72 | $45,180 | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| Louisiana | $23.02 | $47,870 | $22.51 | $46,830 |
| Maine | $23.66 | $49,220 | $22.82 | $47,470 |
| Maryland | $27.86 | $57,940 | $26.40 | $54,900 |
| Massachusetts | $28.16 | $58,580 | $25.30 | $52,620 |
| Michigan | $22.08 | $45,920 | $20.50 | $42,630 |
| Minnesota | $27.56 | $57,320 | $24.91 | $51,810 |
| Mississippi | $18.98 | $39,470 | $17.67 | $36,750 |
| Missouri | $23.57 | $49,020 | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| Montana | $22.37 | $46,530 | $20.79 | $43,250 |
| Nebraska | $22.26 | $46,300 | $22.18 | $46,120 |
| Nevada | $20.62 | $42,890 | $18.26 | $37,980 |
| New Hampshire | $22.23 | $46,250 | $21.48 | $44,680 |
| New Jersey | $32.93 | $68,500 | $31.14 | $64,760 |
| New Mexico | $22.44 | $46,670 | $21.68 | $45,100 |
| New York | $26.63 | $55,400 | $23.75 | $49,390 |
| North Carolina | $22.54 | $46,890 | $21.73 | $45,200 |
| North Dakota | $23.36 | $48,590 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Ohio | $22.79 | $47,410 | $22.15 | $46,070 |
| Oklahoma | $22.28 | $46,350 | $22.41 | $46,610 |
| Oregon | $25.98 | $54,030 | $24.37 | $50,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.11 | $48,070 | $21.95 | $45,660 |
| Rhode Island | $24.71 | $51,410 | $23.71 | $49,310 |
| South Carolina | $25.02 | $52,050 | $24.35 | $50,640 |
| South Dakota | $23.86 | $49,640 | $22.75 | $47,330 |
| Tennessee | $23.51 | $48,890 | $22.69 | $47,190 |
| Texas | $21.48 | $44,680 | $18.95 | $39,410 |
| Utah | $24.15 | $50,230 | $22.11 | $46,000 |
| Vermont | $23.24 | $48,330 | $23.22 | $48,290 |
| Virginia | $25.28 | $52,580 | $23.34 | $48,550 |
| Washington | $28.12 | $58,480 | $26.37 | $54,850 |
| West Virginia | $20.42 | $42,470 | $18.56 | $38,610 |
| Wisconsin | $25.01 | $52,010 | $23.92 | $49,750 |
| Wyoming | $25.16 | $52,330 | $23.74 | $49,370 |
| Guam | $16.74 | $34,820 | $14.75 | $30,680 |
| Puerto Rico | $12.65 | $26,310 | $11.02 | $22,920 |
| Virgin Islands | $20.31 | $42,250 | $21.05 | $43,790 |
All state salary data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.* | ||||
How to increase pay potential: get certified1
You can potentially earn more in the field by earning certification. Our billing and coding curriculums provide preparation for top industry certifications, including:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
The AAPC’s 2023 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report shows certified medical records specialists earn 17.7% more than those without certification. Here’s a sample of median incomes in the field broken down by certification earned:
| Certification | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Certified Professional Coder (CPC) | $58,895 |
| Certified Professional Biller (CPB)i | $56,981 |
| Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)i | $58,730 |
| Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)i | $64,267 |
iPreparation for these specific certification exams is not part of our curriculums. But your training can help you qualify for certifications in areas of your choosing. | |
Diploma and degree program options
We offer both diploma and associate degree options (100% online classes) in the field of medical billing and coding to cater your education to the job you want to get:
- Program length: 10 months
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- Credential earned: Diploma in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
- Program length: 10 months
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- Credential earned: Diploma in Medical Coding
- Program length: 20 months
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- Credential earned: Associate of Science/Applied Science in Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
- Program length: 20 months
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- Credential earned: Associate of Science/Applied Science in Medical Coding
Take the first step
U.S. News and World Report ranked Medical Records Technician as the #29 best health care job for 2025, bolstered by high ratings in job market, future growth, stress, and work-life balance.
It’s a great time to begin earning the education you need to compete for jobs in medical billing and coding and begin your new career. We exist to help make it possible.
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1. Certification in this program is not a state specific requirement. Certification requirements and eligibility to apply for certification may vary.
* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.