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Arizona · BLS SOC 43-3021

Medical Biller salary in Arizona

Median $45,080 · Top 10% earn $61,050+ · Roughly 9,821 workers in Arizona. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Arizona median
$45,080
$21.67/hr
Top 10%
$61,050
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$29,720
Entry-level range
Real pay
$45,352
CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.4)

Arizona pays close to the U.S. median for medical billers — $45,080 versus the national median of $45,540. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 9,821 medical billers.

What drives medical biller pay in Arizona

Arizona pays close to the U.S. median for medical billers. The state's pay landscape reflects typical national patterns — hospital and academic medical center roles paying above private practice, specialty credentials adding meaningful premiums, and metropolitan areas paying above rural ones.

Top-paying metros in Arizona

Arizona-area metropolitan areas with the highest medical biller medians.

Arizona metros

10 highest-paying metropolitan areas. Source: BLS OEWS metro tables, May 2024.

Rank Metro Median
1 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,000

Arizona ranks #20 of 50 states

Where Arizona sits in the national distribution for medical biller pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Arizona
#19 Delaware $46,000 +$920
#18 Illinois $46,910 +$1,830
#17 Vermont $46,910 +$1,830
#20 Arizona (this page) $45,080 —
#23 Pennsylvania $44,630 −$450
#24 Utah $44,170 −$910
#25 Texas $43,720 −$1,360
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Education path for Arizona

The typical path is a high school diploma + on-the-job training or short certificate, taking about 6 months. Tuition ranges from $800 (community college) to $4,500 (private accelerated). On the Arizona median of $45,080, payback periods are typically 0.5 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Medical Biller salary in Arizona — FAQ

What is the average medical biller salary in Arizona?
The median medical biller salary in Arizona is $45,080 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $29,720; the top 10% earn $61,050 or more. About 9,821 people work in this role across the state.
How does Arizona medical biller pay compare to the national average?
Arizona's median of $45,080 is $460 below the U.S. national median of $45,540. After adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $45,352.
Where does Arizona pay medical billers the most?
Top-paying metros in Arizona include Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler at $47,000. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.
Is medical biller a good career in Arizona?
On the data: Arizona employs roughly 9,821 medical billers, with a median wage of $45,080 and the top decile clearing $61,050. The role is projected to grow +4% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for medical billers in Arizona?
At the Arizona median of $45,080 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $21.67/hr. The top 10% earn around $29.35/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $14.29/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Arizona-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 43-3021: Billing and Posting Clerks), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Arizona's RPP is 99.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.