Massachusetts · BLS SOC 29-2072

Medical Billing & Coding salary in Massachusetts

Q: How does Massachusetts medical billing & coding pay compare to the national average?

Massachusetts's median of $54,540 is $6,700 above the U.S. national median of $47,840. After adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 110.6), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $49,313.

Q: Where does Massachusetts pay medical billing & codings the most?

Top-paying metros in Massachusetts include Boston-Cambridge-Newton at $60,900. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.

Median $54,540 · Top 10% earn $83,800+ · Roughly 15,900 workers in Massachusetts. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Massachusetts median: $54,540; $26.22/hr
Top 10%: $83,800; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $34,980; Entry-level range
Real pay: $49,313; CoL-adjusted (RPP 110.6)

Massachusetts pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for medical billing & codings — $54,540 versus the national median of $47,840. After adjusting for Massachusetts's high cost of living, the pay edge narrows to about $1,473 above U.S. average buying power. The state employs roughly 15,900 medical billing & codings.

What drives medical billing & coding pay in Massachusetts

Massachusetts academic medical centers (Partners, Beth Israel, Boston Children's) drive above-median billing and coding pay. Boston payers (Blue Cross MA, Tufts) hire heavily for remote roles.

Top-paying metros in Massachusetts

Massachusetts-area metropolitan areas with the highest medical billing & coding medians.

Massachusetts metros

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

Rank	Metro	Median	Employed
1	Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$60,900	15,100

Massachusetts ranks #7 of 50 states

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

Rank	State	Median	vs. Massachusetts
#6	Maryland	$55,490	+$950
#5	Alaska	$55,490	+$950
#4	New York	$57,410	+$2,870
#7	Massachusetts (this page)	$54,540	—
#9	Hawaii	$54,060	−$480
#10	Connecticut	$54,060	−$480
#11	California	$53,580	−$960

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Education path for Massachusetts

The typical path is a postsecondary nondegree certificate (cpb, cpc, cca, ccs) or associate, taking about 9 months. Tuition ranges from $1,200 (community college) to $12,000 (private accelerated). On the Massachusetts median of $54,540, payback periods are typically 0.5 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Medical Billing & Coding salary in Massachusetts — FAQ

What is the average medical billing & coding salary in Massachusetts?

The median medical billing & coding salary in Massachusetts is $54,540 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $34,980; the top 10% earn $83,800 or more. About 15,900 people work in this role across the state.

How does Massachusetts medical billing & coding pay compare to the national average?

Massachusetts's median of $54,540 is $6,700 above the U.S. national median of $47,840. After adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 110.6), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $49,313.

Where does Massachusetts pay medical billing & codings the most?

Top-paying metros in Massachusetts include Boston-Cambridge-Newton at $60,900. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.

Is medical billing & coding a good career in Massachusetts?

On the data: Massachusetts employs roughly 15,900 medical billing & codings, with a median wage of $54,540 and the top decile clearing $83,800. The role is projected to grow +7% 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 billing & codings in Massachusetts?

At the Massachusetts median of $54,540 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $26.22/hr. The top 10% earn around $40.29/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $16.82/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Massachusetts-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2072: Medical Billing & Coding (combined)), 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.