Medical coding and billing salaries in Maryland
The median yearly income for Maryland medical coders, billers, auditors, and other healthcare business professionals is $70,638, compared to the South Atlantic region’s overall median income of $64,591.
Our 2024 salary survey shows that the highest-paid people in Maryland working in the business of healthcare make an average $84,318 and hold the CPPM 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 66.6 percent of healthcare business professionals in Maryland work remotely, earning an average $71,712. A reported 15.2 percent work on site, earning an average $60,102, and 18.2 percent work partly onsite and partly remote (hybrid), earning an average $75,121.
Maryland salary by certification
Certification Type | Average Salary |
|---|---|
CPC | $ 72,233 |
COC | $ 73,981 |
CIC | $ 62,500 |
CRC | $ 74,828 |
CPB | $ 73,750 |
CPMA | $ 83,571 |
CDEO | $ 79,286 |
CPPM | $ 84,318 |
CANPC | $ 76,250 |
CEMC | $ 76,667 |
CFPC | $ 70,500 |
CGSC | $ 62,500 |
CHONC | $ 72,500 |
COBGC | $ 75,000 |
COSC | $ 55,000 |
CEDC | $ 62,500 |
CIRCC | $ 67,500 |
Maryland salary by education
Certification + Educational Background | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Some high school | $ 62,500 |
High school graduate | $ 67,100 |
Technical school | $ 75,192 |
Some college | $ 68,506 |
Associate's degree | $ 71,045 |
Bachelor's degree | $ 75,119 |
Master's degree | $ 85,625 |
Maryland salary by experience
Certification + Years Experience | Average Salary |
|---|---|
0-1 | $ 52,500 |
2.0-4.0 | $ 56,103 |
5.0-9.0 | $ 64,254 |
10.0-15.0 | $ 73,481 |
16.0-20.0 | $ 77,981 |
21.0-25.0 | $ 80,000 |
26.0-30.0 | $ 75,741 |
31+ | $ 87,763 |
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.