AAPC - Advancing the Business of Healthcare

Medical coding and billing salaries in Hawaii

The median yearly income for Hawaii medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $60,303, compared to the Pacific region’s overall median income of $67,436.

Our 2023 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Hawaii working in the business of healthcare make an average $95,000 and hold the CPC-I credential, among others.

The top employers of healthcare business professionals in the state are small group practices (2-10 physicians), and solo practices.

Roughly 44.7 percent of healthcare business professionals in Hawaii work remotely, earning an average $69,118. A reported 28.9 percent work on site, earning an average $50,591, and 26.3 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $56,000.

Hawaii salaries by certification

Certification Type

Average Salary

CPC

$ 63,482.14

COC

$ 62,500.00

CRC

$ 63,482.14

CPB

$ 32,500.00

CPMA

$ 65,000.00

CPC-I

$ 95,000.00

CEMC

$ 78,333.33

CGSC

$ 72,500.00

CPC-A

$ 32,250.00

CPC-P

$ 67,500.00

CEDC

$ 72,500.00

Hawaii salaries by education level

Certification + Educational Background

Average Salary

High School

$ 72,500.00

Technical School

$ 57,500.00

Some college

$ 70,000.00

Associate degree

$ 57,500.00

Bachelor's degree

$ 61,750.00

Hawaii salaries by experience

Certification + Yrs. Experience

Average Salary

0-1

$ 35,666.67

2.0-4.0

$ 55,833.33

5.0-9.0

$ 42,416.67

10.0-15.0

$ 73,750.00

16.0-20.0

$ 63,500.00

21.0-25.0

$ 55,833.33

26.0-30.0

$ 59,166.67

31+

$ 72,857.14

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 20,000 responses.

Feeling stuck or stagnant in your career?