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Job outlook for medical insurance coders in the United States
Are medical insurance coder jobs in demand?
Medical insurance coder job and salary trends over time
Medical insurance coder jobs over time
Medical insurance coder job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,812 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,917 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,057 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,075 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,119 | 0.00% |
Average medical insurance coder salary over time
Medical insurance coder salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,709 | $15.73 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $32,006 | $15.39 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $31,230 | $15.01 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $30,453 | $14.64 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $29,866 | $14.36 | +3.1% |
Medical insurance coder jobs by state
Most common states for medical insurance coders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 455 | 24% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 139 | 24% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 162 | 23% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 377 | 22% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 208 | 22% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,168 | 21% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 615 | 21% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 382 | 18% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,997 | 16% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 963 | 16% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,595 | 15% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 646 | 15% |
| 13 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 265 | 15% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 673 | 14% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 428 | 14% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 417 | 14% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,059 | 13% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 401 | 13% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 88 | 12% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 98 | 11% |
Medical Insurance Coder job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of medical insurance coder experts
St. Cloud State University
Li Zhang Ph.D.
ProfessorSt. Cloud State University
Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
What hard/technical skills are most important for Medical Insurance Coders?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: It would be analytical skills and numerical skills, no matter if it's in underwriting, claims, actuarial, investment, sales, or other positions. For example, a successful salesperson should be able to efficiently analyze the client's information, assess the client's need, recommend the appropriate products, and convey product advantages and disadvantages clearly. Also, competent employees should be comfortable with working with numbers/graphs to communicate with clients or coworkers.
What skills will help Medical Insurance Coders earn the most?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: This will depend on the position. For example, for sales and marketing, it should be the ability to build and maintain good and professional client relationships. For actuaries, it should be analytical and numerical skills. Being a good team player and, at the same time, being able to work independently and take on a leadership role will definitely help the employee get promoted.
Other important skills include good time management and organization skills, proficiency in basic computer skills, willingness to learn, such as attending industry-related seminars, training, etc.