Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Billing Coding Specialist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Billing Coding Specialist in the United States is $66,626 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,761
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,856 to $74,549
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,602
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Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $74,549 $6,212 $1,434 $36
Average $66,626 $5,552 $1,281 $32
25th Percentile $60,856 $5,071 $1,170 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries

A Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $62,706
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $63,126
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,546
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,746
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,607
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist$62,706
Intermediate Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist$63,126
Senior Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist$63,546
Specialist Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist$65,746
Expert Level Certified Billing Coding Specialist$68,607
$62,706 0 yr
$63,126 < 2 yrs
$63,546 2-4 yrs
$65,746 5-8 yrs
$68,607 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Billing Coding Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $84,036
  • San Francisco: $83,210
  • Oakland: $81,364

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.63% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Medical Billing (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Medical billing is a payment practice within the United States health system. The process involves a healthcare provider submitting, following up on, and appealing claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered; such as testing, treatments, and procedures. The same process is used for most insurance companies, whether they are private companies or government sponsored programs: Medical coding reports what the diagnosis and treatment were, and prices are applied accordingly. Medical billers are encouraged, but not required by law, to become certified by taking an exam such as the CMRS Exam, RHIA Exam, CPB Exam and others. Certification schools are intended to provide a theoretical grounding for students entering the medical billing field. Some community colleges in the United States offer certificates, or even associate degrees, in the field. Those seeking advancement may be cross-trained in medical coding or transcription or auditing, and may earn a bachelor's or graduate degree in medical information science and technology.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.18% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.63%
Medical Billing 2.81%
Microsoft Excel 1.18%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$71,956
8%
Collaboration
$71,290
7%
Innovation
$70,624
6%
Consulting
$70,624
6%
Oral Communication
$69,958
5%
Leadership
$69,958
5%
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Certified Billing Coding Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Billing Coding Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Certified Billing Coding Specialist

Salaries for a Certified Billing Coding Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,653 in 2023 to around $58,890 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Billing Coding Specialist salary trends, .

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