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Compare medical coder licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$47,978
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
5 months
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,850#48 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $55,760#5 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $47,310#24 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $39,470#50 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| California | $58,260#2 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $52,740#10 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $54,890#7 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $49,120#18 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $63,210#1 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Florida | $45,680#32 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $46,350#29 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $51,230#15 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $43,790#41 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $50,140#17 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $44,980#34 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $44,120#39 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $44,560#37 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $42,890#44 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $41,560#47 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Maine | $47,250#25 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $53,870#9 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $57,640#4 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $47,120#26 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $52,380#11 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $38,640#51 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $45,230#33 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Montana | $43,120#43 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $44,780#35 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $48,960#19 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $50,680#16 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $55,340#6 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $44,230#38 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| New York | $54,120#8 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $46,780#27 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $46,120#30 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $46,540#28 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $41,890#46 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $51,460#13 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230#21 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $51,890#12 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $43,560#42 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $42,340#45 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $44,680#36 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Texas | $47,890#22 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Utah | $46,120#31 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $48,560#20 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $51,340#14 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Washington | $57,890#3 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $39,870#49 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $47,560#23 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $43,890#40 | 5 mo#1 | — | 5 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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