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

Medical Coder Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$41,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.95/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
2,310
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,727 #47 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Mississippi, explained

Medical coders in Mississippi earn a median of $41,500 per year ($19.95 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $31,010, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $61,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $41,500 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $41,500 is worth about $47,727 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #47 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,010
$14.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$41,500
$19.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$61,580
$29.61/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $41,500 $47,727
Tennessee $48,780 $53,097 −$7,280
Louisiana $44,610 $50,574 −$3,110
Alabama $43,810 $49,323 −$2,310
Arkansas $41,740 $48,012 −$240

Medical Coder in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Mississippi?

Medical coders in Mississippi earn a median of $41,500 per year ($19.95 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay medical coders well?

At $41,500, Mississippi pays 19% below the national median for medical coders. An estimated 2,310 work in the state.

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