verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Coder Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$41,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.07/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,920
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,012 #45 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Arkansas, explained

Medical coders in Arkansas earn a median of $41,740 per year ($20.07 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $33,920, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $65,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $41,740 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $41,740 is worth about $48,012 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #45 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,920
$16.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$41,740
$20.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$65,090
$31.29/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $41,740 $48,012
Oklahoma $53,460 $60,859 −$11,720
Missouri $50,750 $55,882 −$9,010
Texas $48,860 $50,342 −$7,120
Tennessee $48,780 $53,097 −$7,040
Louisiana $44,610 $50,574 −$2,870
Mississippi $41,500 $47,727 +$240

Medical Coder in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Arkansas?

Medical coders in Arkansas earn a median of $41,740 per year ($20.07 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay medical coders well?

At $41,740, Arkansas pays 18% below the national median for medical coders. An estimated 1,920 work in the state.

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