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

Medical Coder Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$57,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.63/hr
▲ 12% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
1,400
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,324 #5 of 51

Medical Coder pay in New Mexico, explained

Medical coders in New Mexico earn a median of $57,470 per year ($27.63 per hour), which is 12% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $36,600, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $76,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $57,470 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $57,470 is worth about $62,324 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #5 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,600
$17.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,470
$27.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,460
$36.76/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $57,470 $62,324
Colorado $59,020 $57,272 −$1,550
Oklahoma $53,460 $60,859 +$4,010
Utah $52,870 $53,478 +$4,600
Texas $48,860 $50,342 +$8,610
Arizona $47,630 $47,310 +$9,840

Medical Coder in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in New Mexico?

Medical coders in New Mexico earn a median of $57,470 per year ($27.63 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay medical coders well?

At $57,470, New Mexico pays 12% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 1,400 work in the state.

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