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Medical coder salary in Georgia

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$51,550median pay per year in Georgia, or $24.78 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $36,260lowest 10% earn less
  2. $43,81025th percentile
  3. $51,550median
  4. $64,84075th percentile
  5. $81,580top 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 Georgia was $51,550 a year in May 2025[1]. That was a little above the US median of $51,140[3].

Jobs in GA
5,930[4]
Rank by median pay
28 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+0.8%[6]

How much do medical coders make in Georgia?

Medical coders in Georgia had a median wage of $51,550 a year, or $24.78 an hour[1]. The median is the middle point, so half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was higher at $56,830 a year[7].

The state median was $410 (0.8%) higher than the US median[6]. It was also $3,380 higher than the median for all jobs in Georgia, which was $48,170[8][9]. Georgia had the 28th highest median for this job among the 50 states and DC[5].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,260 a year[2]. At the high end, the top 10% earned more than $81,580[2]. Within the state, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area had the highest median at $58,950[10]. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC followed in the metro list at $53,830[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both part-time and full-time. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Georgia vs US pay

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

GAUS
Median per year$51,550[1]$51,140[3]
Median per hour$24.78[1]$24.59[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$36,260[2]$37,000[13]
Top 10% earn more than$81,580[2]$81,150[13]
Jobs5,930[4]194,720[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for medical coders, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[11]$58,9502,790
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$53,830410
Chattanooga, TN-GA$49,020350
Savannah, GA$48,900300
Columbus, GA-AL$52,580170
Macon-Bibb County, GA$45,790160
Gainesville, GA$46,800110
Athens-Clarke County, GA$46,350100

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
South Carolina[14]$54,2802,750
North Carolina$49,6206,760
Tennessee$48,7804,440
Florida$45,76021,490
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 Georgia?
The median was $51,550 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $56,830 a year[7].
How much does a medical coder make an hour in Georgia?
The median was $24.78 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $17.43 an hour and the 90th percentile was $39.22[17].
Which city in Georgia pays medical coders the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had the highest median among the 15 metro areas with a published figure, at $58,950 a year[10].
Is Georgia a good state for medical coders?
Georgia ranked 28th of the 50 states and DC for median pay in this job[5]. Its median was $410 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a medical coder in Georgia?
Across the US, the typical entry path is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Georgia.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Medical Records Specialists in Georgia was $51,550 per year and $24.78 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $36,260, 25th percentile $43,810, 75th percentile $64,840, 90th percentile $81,580. 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 5,930 people worked as Medical Records Specialists in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 28th 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 Georgia ($51,550) was $410 (0.8%) higher than the US median ($51,140). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Medical Records Specialists in Georgia was $56,830 per year and $27.32 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists in Georgia was $3,380 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Medical Records Specialists, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA had the highest median annual wage, $58,950. 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 Georgia (highest first): South Carolina $54,280; North Carolina $49,620; Tennessee $48,780; Florida $45,760; 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $17.43, 25th percentile $21.06, 75th percentile $31.17, 90th percentile $39.22. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. 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.