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

Medical Coder Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$60,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.98/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
2,870
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,063 #2 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Wisconsin, explained

Medical coders in Wisconsin earn a median of $60,280 per year ($28.98 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $46,750, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $79,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $60,280 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $60,280 is worth about $64,063 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #2 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,750
$22.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,280
$28.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,720
$38.33/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $60,280 $64,063
Minnesota $61,530 $62,390 −$1,250
Illinois $56,440 $56,464 +$3,840
Iowa $50,640 $57,702 +$9,640
Michigan $48,120 $50,012 +$12,160

Medical Coder in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Wisconsin?

Medical coders in Wisconsin earn a median of $60,280 per year ($28.98 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay medical coders well?

At $60,280, Wisconsin pays 18% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 2,870 work in the state.

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