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Massachusetts · BLS SOC 43-3021

Medical Biller salary in Massachusetts

Median $49,180 · Top 10% earn $69,220+ · Roughly 11,160 workers in Massachusetts. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Massachusetts median
$49,180
$23.64/hr
Top 10%
$69,220
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$32,420
Entry-level range
Real pay
$44,467
CoL-adjusted (RPP 110.6)

Massachusetts pays modestly above the U.S. median for medical billers — $49,180 versus the national median of $45,540. After adjusting for Massachusetts's high cost of living, real purchasing power is actually below the U.S. average — the headline number is misleading. The state employs roughly 11,160 medical billers.

What drives medical biller pay in Massachusetts

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts metros

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

Rank Metro Median
1 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $51,200

Massachusetts ranks #11 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. Massachusetts
#10 Maryland $50,090 +$910
#9 New Jersey $50,090 +$910
#8 Connecticut $51,460 +$2,280
#11 Massachusetts (this page) $49,180 —
#12 Minnesota $48,730 −$450
#13 Colorado $48,270 −$910
#14 Rhode Island $47,820 −$1,360
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Education path for Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts median of $49,180, payback periods are typically 0.5 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Medical Biller salary in Massachusetts — FAQ

What is the average medical biller salary in Massachusetts?
The median medical biller salary in Massachusetts is $49,180 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $32,420; the top 10% earn $69,220 or more. About 11,160 people work in this role across the state.
How does Massachusetts medical biller pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts's median of $49,180 is $3,640 above the U.S. national median of $45,540. After adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 110.6), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $44,467.
Where does Massachusetts pay medical billers the most?
Top-paying metros in Massachusetts include Boston-Cambridge-Newton at $51,200. 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 Massachusetts?
On the data: Massachusetts employs roughly 11,160 medical billers, with a median wage of $49,180 and the top decile clearing $69,220. 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 Massachusetts?
At the Massachusetts median of $49,180 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $23.64/hr. The top 10% earn around $33.28/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $15.59/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Massachusetts-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 Massachusetts's RPP is 110.6 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.