Medical Coder Salary Calculator
Median medical coder pay is $51,140 a year. Enter your own salary to see what you actually take home after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
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See the take-home pay for a medical coder salary after taxes.
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Medical Coder (Medical Records Specialist) salary: what the data says
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025 national estimates), the median pay for medical records specialists (the BLS group that includes medical coders) was $51,140 a year ($24.59 an hour). The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,000 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $81,150. There were about 194,720 jobs in 2025.
What you take home after federal tax
The table estimates take-home pay for a single filer using the 2026 federal standard deduction ($16,100), the 2026 federal brackets, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%). It does not include state or local income tax, 401(k) contributions or health insurance, which you can add in the calculator above.
| Level | Gross a year | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% (cut-off) | $37,000 | $2,260 | $2,830 | $31,910 | $2,659 |
| Median | $51,140 | $3,957 | $3,912 | $43,271 | $3,606 |
| Highest 10% (cut-off) | $81,150 | $9,023 | $6,208 | $65,919 | $5,493 |
Pay varies a lot by state, city, employer, experience, shift differentials and overtime. The median is a national figure, not an offer or a guarantee. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025 national estimates). Tax figures: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and SSA.
How to use the medical coder salary calculator
- Leave the annual salary at the national median or type your own pay.
- Add your 401(k) contribution percentage if you save before tax.
- Enter your state income tax rate (0 if your state has none).
- Read your take-home pay per year, month, paycheck and hour.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical coder make a year?
The median pay for medical records specialists (the BLS group that includes medical coders) was $51,140 a year in May 2025 ($24.59 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay depends on state, employer and experience.
How much does a medical coder take home after taxes?
On the national median of $51,140, a single filer keeps about $43,271 a year ($3,606 a month) after federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare, before any state tax.
What is the hourly pay for medical records specialists (the BLS group that includes medical coders)?
The median hourly pay was $24.59 in 2025. At 2,080 working hours a year that is roughly $51,147 before taxes.
Is medical coder pay the same as medical records specialist pay?
The BLS does not publish a separate figure for medical coders. It reports medical records specialists, a group that includes workers who assign diagnostic and procedure codes, so this page uses that national median. Credentials, employer and remote work can move real pay up or down.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 national estimates for medical records specialists (SOC 29-2072).
Does this calculator include state tax?
Only if you enter a state rate. By default it estimates federal income tax and FICA for a single filer, so your real take-home pay will be lower in states with an income tax.
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