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Medical Coder Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$48,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.28/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
4,210
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,694 #27 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Kentucky, explained

Medical coders in Kentucky earn a median of $48,410 per year ($23.28 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $36,290, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $74,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $48,410 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $48,410 is worth about $53,694 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #27 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,290
$17.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,410
$23.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,520
$35.83/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $48,410 $53,694 —
Illinois $56,440 $56,464 −$8,030
Virginia $53,290 $52,708 −$4,880
Ohio $50,990 $54,962 −$2,580
Missouri $50,750 $55,882 −$2,340
Tennessee $48,780 $53,097 −$370
Indiana $47,670 $51,077 +$740
West Virginia $47,360 $52,918 +$1,050

Medical Coder in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Kentucky?

Medical coders in Kentucky earn a median of $48,410 per year ($23.28 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay medical coders well?

At $48,410, Kentucky pays 5% below the national median for medical coders. An estimated 4,210 work in the state.

Medical Coder salary in other states

District of Columbia · $72,040 Rhode Island · $63,960 Hawaii · $63,180 Washington · $62,270 California · $61,810 New York · $61,720 Minnesota · $61,530 Alaska · $61,090 Connecticut · $60,940 Massachusetts · $60,350 Wisconsin · $60,280 Colorado · $59,020

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