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Medical coder salary in Ohio

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

$50,990median pay per year in Ohio, or $24.52 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $38,060lowest 10% earn less
  2. $45,50025th percentile
  3. $50,990median
  4. $63,51075th percentile
  5. $79,290top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $51,140[3]

The median pay for a medical coder in Ohio was $50,990 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $150 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
7,440[4]
Rank by median pay
29 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−0.3%[6]

How much do medical coders make in Ohio?

The median wage for medical coders in Ohio was $50,990 a year, or $24.52 an hour[1]. That means half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was higher, at $56,620 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $51,140 a year[3]. So Ohio was $150 (0.3%) lower[6]. Compared with all jobs in Ohio, where the median was $49,380[8], medical coders earned $1,610 more[9]. Ohio had the 29th highest median for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $38,060, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $79,290[2]. Pay differs inside the state. Of the 15 Ohio metro areas with a published median, Cleveland had the highest, at $61,950[10]. Columbus was at $51,230 and Akron at $49,480[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both full-time and part-time. It leaves out the self-employed. It also leaves out bonuses that are not tied to production and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

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

OHUS
Median per year$50,990[1]$51,140[3]
Median per hour$24.52[1]$24.59[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$38,060[2]$37,000[13]
Top 10% earn more than$79,290[2]$81,150[13]
Jobs7,440[4]194,720[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio 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
Cleveland, OH[11]$61,9501,810
Columbus, OH$51,2301,380
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$51,3501,300
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$52,000470
Akron, OH$49,480390
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$48,470320
Toledo, OH$47,340310
Canton-Massillon, OH$47,550220

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Kentucky[14]$48,4104,210
Michigan$48,1204,890
Indiana$47,6705,860
West Virginia$47,3601,260
Pennsylvania$46,8406,970

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 Ohio?
The median was $50,990 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $56,620 a year[7].
How much does a medical coder make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $24.52 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $18.30 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $38.12[2][17].
Which city in Ohio pays medical coders the most?
Cleveland had the highest median among the 15 Ohio metro areas with a published median, at $61,950 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for medical coders?
Ohio had the 29th highest median for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $150 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a medical coder in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is a postsecondary nondegree award, with no work experience in a related job needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Medical Records Specialists in Ohio was $50,990 per year and $24.52 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 Ohio: 10th percentile $38,060, 25th percentile $45,500, 75th percentile $63,510, 90th percentile $79,290. 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 7,440 people worked as Medical Records Specialists in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 29th 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 Ohio ($50,990) was $150 (0.3%) 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 Ohio was $56,620 per year and $27.22 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists in Ohio was $1,610 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Medical Records Specialists, Cleveland, OH had the highest median annual wage, $61,950. 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 Ohio (highest first): Kentucky $48,410; Michigan $48,120; Indiana $47,670; West Virginia $47,360; Pennsylvania $46,840. 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 Ohio: 10th percentile $18.30, 25th percentile $21.88, 75th percentile $30.54, 90th percentile $38.12. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. 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.