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

Medical Coder Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$48,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.13/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
4,890
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,012 #43 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Michigan, explained

Medical coders in Michigan earn a median of $48,120 per year ($23.13 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $37,180, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $77,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $48,120 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $48,120 is worth about $50,012 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #43 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,180
$17.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,120
$23.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,080
$37.06/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $48,120 $50,012
Wisconsin $60,280 $64,063 −$12,160
Ohio $50,990 $54,962 −$2,870
Indiana $47,670 $51,077 +$450

Medical Coder in Michigan: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Michigan?

Medical coders in Michigan earn a median of $48,120 per year ($23.13 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Michigan pay medical coders well?

At $48,120, Michigan pays 6% below the national median for medical coders. An estimated 4,890 work in the state.

Medical Coder salary in other states

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