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Medical coder salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$45,760median pay per year in Florida, or $22.00 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $36,330lowest 10% earn less
  2. $37,39025th percentile
  3. $45,760median
  4. $59,23075th percentile
  5. $76,850top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $51,140[3]

The median pay for medical coders in Florida was $45,760 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $5,380 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
21,490[4]
Rank by median pay
47 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−10.5%[6]

How much do medical coders make in Florida?

Medical coders in Florida had a median wage of $45,760 a year, or $22.00 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average was higher, at $50,440 a year[7].

The US median for medical coders was $51,140[3], so Florida came in $5,380 lower[6]. Florida ranked 47th out of the 50 states and DC on median annual wage for this job[5]. Across all jobs in Florida the median was $47,880[8], and medical coders were $2,120 below it[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of medical coders in Florida earned less than $36,330, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $76,850[2]. By metro area, Gainesville had the highest median, $54,500[10]. In Jacksonville, one of the metros listed with job counts, the median was $50,050[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for medical coders in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$45,760[1]$51,140[3]
Median per hour$22.00[1]$24.59[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$36,330[2]$37,000[13]
Top 10% earn more than$76,850[2]$81,150[13]
Jobs21,490[4]194,720[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for medical coders, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$49,0104,530
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$50,0202,450
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$44,5902,320
Jacksonville, FL$50,0501,630
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$41,130830
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$49,420530
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL$46,820420
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$48,410390

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for medical coders in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$51,5505,930
Alabama$43,8102,330

Median pay for medical coders in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for medical coders are projected to grow 7.8% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: postsecondary nondegree award[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical coder make in Florida?
The median was $45,760 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $50,440[7].
How much does a medical coder make an hour in Florida?
The median was $22.00 an hour[1]. The 25th percentile was $17.98 an hour and the 75th percentile was $28.48[17].
Which city in Florida pays medical coders the most?
Gainesville had the highest median annual wage among Florida metros with a published figure, at $54,500[10].
Is Florida a good state for medical coders?
Florida ranked 47th out of the 50 states and DC on median annual wage for this job[5]. Its median was $5,380 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a medical coder in Florida?
Across the US, the typical entry education is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience or on-the-job training needed[16]. This is a national figure, not a Florida one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Medical Records Specialists in Florida was $45,760 per year and $22.00 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Medical Records Specialists in Florida: 10th percentile $36,330, 25th percentile $37,390, 75th percentile $59,230, 90th percentile $76,850. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Medical Records Specialists in the US as a whole was $51,140 per year and $24.59 per hour, with about 194,720 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 21,490 people worked as Medical Records Specialists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 47th highest median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists in Florida ($45,760) was $5,380 (10.5%) lower than the US median ($51,140). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Medical Records Specialists in Florida was $50,440 per year and $24.25 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists in Florida was $2,120 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Medical Records Specialists, Gainesville, FL had the highest median annual wage, $54,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Medical Records Specialists in the US: 10th percentile $37,000, 25th percentile $43,490, 75th percentile $64,820, 90th percentile $81,150. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $51,550; Alabama $43,810. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Medical Records Specialists is projected to grow 7.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 14,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Medical Records Specialists: education needed for entry: Postsecondary nondegree award; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Medical Records Specialists in Florida: 10th percentile $17.46, 25th percentile $17.98, 75th percentile $28.48, 90th percentile $36.95. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.