Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Salary in West Virginia (2026)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical billing and coding specialist wages in West Virginia vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Medical-Billing-Coding Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary $47,360 $22.77/hr
Average Salary $50,900 $24.47/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $47,360 $51,140 -7.4%
Mean Wage $50,900 $56,790 -10.4%

Salary Range

$31,610 10th pctl
$47,360 Median
$75,000 90th pctl
10th Percentile $31,610 $15.20/hr
25th Percentile $38,090 $18.31/hr
75th Percentile $59,950 $28.82/hr
90th Percentile $75,000 $36.06/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,260
Jobs per 1,0001.8

Medical Records Specialists (29-2072) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Wages by Metro Area in West Virginia

Medical Records Specialists Wages by Metro Area in West Virginia

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), medical records specialists wages in West Virginia vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria2,370$58,810$63,850$42,960$92,540
Huntington-Ashland470$52,000$54,360$36,750$77,320
Morgantown140$50,220$52,470$34,670$76,830
Hagerstown-Martinsburg120$51,870$57,170$36,680$82,280
Winchester80$39,560$45,600$35,710$61,270
Charleston80$47,130$48,820$33,100$66,100
Wheeling60$46,910$48,030$30,730$65,600
Parkersburg-Vienna50$38,840$42,940$30,830$61,580
Weirton-Steubenville50$46,340$50,280$34,060$65,420
BeckleyN/A$41,320$46,210$29,120$68,460

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how medical billing and coding specialist salaries are distributed across West Virginia. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of medical billing and coding specialists earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for West Virginia. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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