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

Medical Coder Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$56,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.14/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
5,740
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,464 #21 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Illinois, explained

Medical coders in Illinois earn a median of $56,440 per year ($27.14 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $38,890, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $77,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $56,440 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $56,440 is worth about $56,464 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #21 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,890
$18.70/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,440
$27.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,520
$37.27/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $56,440 $56,464
Wisconsin $60,280 $64,063 −$3,840
Missouri $50,750 $55,882 +$5,690
Iowa $50,640 $57,702 +$5,800
Kentucky $48,410 $53,694 +$8,030
Indiana $47,670 $51,077 +$8,770

Medical Coder in Illinois: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Illinois?

Medical coders in Illinois earn a median of $56,440 per year ($27.14 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Illinois pay medical coders well?

At $56,440, Illinois pays 10% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 5,740 work in the state.

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