Billing Coder Salary in the United States

How much does a Billing Coder make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Billing Coder in the United States is $73,534 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,137
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,169 to $79,084
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,552
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Billing Coder Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $79,084 $6,590 $1,521 $38
Average $73,534 $6,128 $1,414 $35
25th Percentile $65,169 $5,431 $1,253 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Billing Coder Salaries

A Billing Coder'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Billing Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Billing Coder'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): $72,721
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,287
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,685
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,942
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,114
Levels Salary
Entry Level Billing Coder$72,721
Intermediate Level Billing Coder$74,287
Senior Level Billing Coder$76,685
Specialist Level Billing Coder$76,942
Expert Level Billing Coder$77,114
$72,721 0 yr
$74,287 < 2 yrs
$76,685 2-4 yrs
$76,942 5-8 yrs
$77,114 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Billing Coders

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: $92,749
  • San Francisco: $91,733
  • Oakland: $89,800

What Skills Can Increase a Billing Coder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.07% 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 Coding (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
  • HIPAA (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.07%
Medical Coding 3.25%
HIPAA 1.83%
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 Billing Coder's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
$76,476
4%
Oral Communication
$75,740
3%
Analysis
$75,740
3%
Leadership
$75,740
3%
Verbal Communication
$75,740
3%
Collaboration
$75,740
3%
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Billing Coder Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Billing Coder roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Billing Coder positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Billing Coder as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Billing Coder

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$95,595$46.030%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$77,211$37.05%

How Education impacts a Billing Coder's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Billing Coders enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Billing Coder with a Associate's Degree is between $69,602 and $74,687).

Billing Coder Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Billing Coder
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 39.4%
Associates 36.2%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Billing Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Billing Coder'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Billing Coder

Salaries for a Billing Coder can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,741 in 2023 to around $66,626 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Billing Coder salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Billing Coder Over Time

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2023
$67,741
2024
$67,399
2025
$66,626
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2023 $67,741
2024 $67,399
2025 $66,626
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FAQ about Billing Coder

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Billing Coder?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Billing Coder roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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