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

Medical Coder Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$51,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.84/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
1,640
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,345 #16 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Nebraska, explained

Medical coders in Nebraska earn a median of $51,670 per year ($24.84 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $38,620, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $74,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $51,670 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $51,670 is worth about $57,345 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #16 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,620
$18.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$51,670
$24.84/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,990
$36.05/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $51,670 $57,345
Colorado $59,020 $57,272 −$7,350
Wyoming $54,210 $58,485 −$2,540
South Dakota $51,610 $58,260 +$60
Missouri $50,750 $55,882 +$920
Iowa $50,640 $57,702 +$1,030
Kansas $48,160 $53,471 +$3,510

Medical Coder in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Nebraska?

Medical coders in Nebraska earn a median of $51,670 per year ($24.84 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay medical coders well?

At $51,670, Nebraska pays 1% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 1,640 work in the state.

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