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Medical Coder Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$46,840/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.52/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
6,970
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,006 #46 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Medical coders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $46,840 per year ($22.52 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $37,490, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $77,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $46,840 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $46,840 is worth about $48,006 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #46 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,490
$18.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,840
$22.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,880
$37.44/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $46,840 $48,006
New York $61,720 $57,190 −$14,880
Delaware $56,060 $56,168 −$9,220
Maryland $54,220 $51,658 −$7,380
Ohio $50,990 $54,962 −$4,150
New Jersey $50,240 $46,174 −$3,400
West Virginia $47,360 $52,918 −$520

Medical Coder in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Pennsylvania?

Medical coders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $46,840 per year ($22.52 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay medical coders well?

At $46,840, Pennsylvania pays 8% below the national median for medical coders. An estimated 6,970 work in the state.

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