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California · BLS SOC 43-3021

Medical Biller salary in California

Median $57,840 · Top 10% earn $87,890+ · Roughly 52,675 workers in California. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

California median
$57,840
$27.81/hr
Top 10%
$87,890
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$38,120
Entry-level range
Real pay
$50,826
CoL-adjusted (RPP 113.8)

California pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for medical billers — $57,840 versus the national median of $45,540. Even after adjusting for California's high cost of living, the real pay still leads the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 52,675 medical billers.

What drives medical biller pay in California

California medical biller pay is moderate but the labor market is heavy with large RCM operators (R1 RCM, Conifer, Change Healthcare).

Top-paying metros in California

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

California metros

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

Rank Metro Median
1 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,200
2 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,800

California ranks #1 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. California
#1 California (this page) $57,840 —
#2 Washington $55,560 −$2,280
#3 District of Columbia $55,100 −$2,740
#4 New York $54,650 −$3,190
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Education path for California

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 California median of $57,840, payback periods are typically 0.5 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Medical Biller salary in California — FAQ

What is the average medical biller salary in California?
The median medical biller salary in California is $57,840 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $38,120; the top 10% earn $87,890 or more. About 52,675 people work in this role across the state.
How does California medical biller pay compare to the national average?
California's median of $57,840 is $12,300 above the U.S. national median of $45,540. After adjusting for California's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 113.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $50,826.
Where does California pay medical billers the most?
Top-paying metros in California include San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara at $58,200, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim at $52,800. 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 California?
On the data: California employs roughly 52,675 medical billers, with a median wage of $57,840 and the top decile clearing $87,890. 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 California?
At the California median of $57,840 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $27.81/hr. The top 10% earn around $42.25/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $18.33/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

California-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 California's RPP is 113.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.