Medical coding and billing salaries in California
The median yearly income for California medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $80,431, compared to the Pacific region’s overall median income of $75,437.
Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in California working in the business of healthcare make an average $105,417 and hold the CEDC credential, among others.
The top three employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are hospitals (both outpatient & inpatient depts), health systems, and large group practices (50+ physicians.
Roughly 61.2 percent of healthcare business professionals in California work remotely, earning an average $82,268. A reported 22.4 percent work on site, earning an average $71,343, and 16.4 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $86,033.
California salaries by certification
Certification Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
CPC | $ 81,291 |
COC | $ 94,636 |
CIC | $ 79,167 |
CRC | $ 89,543 |
CPB | $ 72,625 |
CPMA | $ 102,647 |
CDEO | $ 99,352 |
CPPM | $ 85,500 |
CANPC | $ 98,333 |
CASCC | $ 95,833 |
CEMC | $ 94,457 |
CFPC | $ 80,000 |
CGSC | $ 92,045 |
CHONC | $ 87,813 |
COBGC | $ 93,000 |
COSC | $ 75,833 |
CCC | $ 91,111 |
CEDC | $ 105,417 |
CIRCC | $ 101,944 |
California salaries by education level
Certification + Educational Background | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Some high school | $ 78.333 |
High school graduate | $ 82,659 |
Technical school | $ 74,246 |
Some college | $ 83,558 |
Associate's degree | $ 76,688 |
Bachelor's degree | $ 85,213 |
Master's degree | $ 95,574 |
California salaries by experience
Certification + Yrs. Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|
0-1 | $ 61,161 |
2.0-4.0 | $ 64,545 |
5.0-9.0 | $ 71,236 |
10.0-15.0 | $ 82,643 |
16.0-20.0 | $ 89,401 |
21.0-25.0 | $ 95,602 |
26.0-30.0 | $ 98,008 |
31+ | $ 108,232 |
About this report
Those considering a medical coding career won’t find a better source of industry information than AAPC, the nation’s largest professional organization for medical coders, billers, and others working in the business of healthcare. AAPC offers certifications, code books, exam study guides and additional preparation materials, local chapters, distance learning classes, and other resources.
AAPC annually surveys healthcare business professionals regarding their income based on location, education, experience, credential(s), and other data points. The figures posted here are based on the most recent survey report, which resulted in about 24,000 responses.