Do medical coders need a license in Maine?

No statewide license is required for medical coders in Maine. Most employers expect industry certifications such as CPC, CCS, or RHIT.

How to Become a Medical Coder in Maine (2026)

Q: How long does medical coder training take in Maine?

Most people become a Medical Coder in Maine through a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles.

Q: How much do medical coders earn in Maine?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), medical coders in Maine earned a median annual wage of approximately $52,090 (using the related "Medical Records Specialists" BLS category, since medical coder wages are not tracked separately). Employment concentration in Maine is about 1.25 times the national average for this occupation.

Q: What is the job outlook for medical coders in Maine?

Maine currently employs approximately 1,000 workers in the related "Medical Records Specialists" BLS category, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7.1% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated September 2, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Maine medical records specialists earn a median annual wage of $52,090 ($25.04/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 1,000 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 1.9% above the national median of $51,140 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $52,090 ($25.04/hr)
25th percentile: $46,330 per year
75th percentile: $61,790 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $76,660 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $42,210 per year
Workers employed in Maine: 1,000
Versus national median: 1.9% above the U.S. median of $51,140
Job concentration: Location quotient 1.25 - this occupation is more concentrated in Maine than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed September 2, 2026.

Maine employs about 1,000 medical coders earning a median $52,090 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025; proxy category “Medical Records Specialists”). Training as a Medical Coder here means completing a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles.

Compare Medical Coder Schools in Maine

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Northeast Technical Institute	66.2	Contact school for pricing	$43,604	90%	Yes*	122 mi
2	Northern Maine Community College	64.6	$4,156 in-state / $7,036 out-of-state	$44,985	42%	Yes*	124 mi
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3	Kennebec Valley Community College	61.5	$4,156 in-state / $7,036 out-of-state	$52,079	39%	Yes*	40 mi
4	Central Maine Community College	58.7	$4,140 in-state / $7,020 out-of-state	$51,345	30%	Yes*	84 mi
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5	Eastern Maine Community College	53.4	$4,156 in-state / $7,036 out-of-state	$48,024	32%	Yes*	31 mi
6	White Mountains Community College	41.1	$7,050 in-state / $15,300 out-of-state	$60,674	62%	—	103 mi
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7	Beal University	37.4	Contact school for pricing	Not reported	36%	Yes*	31 mi

Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maine employs approximately 1,000 workers in the related “Medical Records Specialists” category (SOC 29-2072), with a median annual wage of $52,090 ¹. The state’s concentration of jobs in this category is 1.25x the national average, indicating strong regional demand. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 7.1% from 2024 to 2034, with about 14,200 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Medical Coder in Maine, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

A note on salary data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not track medical coder salaries as a separate category. The wage figures on this page are based on the closest matching BLS classification: Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072). Actual medical coder earnings may vary.

At a Glance

Training paths: medical billing, coding, or health-information program (find programs)
Typical timeline: a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles
Exam: CPC, CCS, or RHIT
Median wage (Maine): $52,090 per year (based on related “Medical Records Specialists” category) ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Medical Coder in Maine

How to become a Medical Coder in Maine? Complete a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a short coding or health-information program plus CPC, CCS, or RHIT; most states do not license these roles. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Maine? Most states do not require a statewide occupational license. Employers typically expect CPC, CCS, or RHIT. See the licensing section below.

What do medical coders earn in Maine? The BLS does not track medical coder wages separately. Based on the related “Medical Records Specialists” category, the median annual wage in Maine is $52,090, with entry-level wages around $42,210 and experienced workers earning $76,660 or more ¹.

How to Become a Medical Coder in Maine

Meet program entry rules. Programs typically require a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a billing, coding, or HIT program. Finish a certificate or associate program. This is not a registered apprenticeship.
Earn CPC, CCS, or RHIT. Pass AAPC CPC, AHIMA CCS, or RHIT depending on the role. Employers typically require a named credential.
No statewide license in most states. Do not invent a licensing board for billers and coders.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Coder License Requirements in Maine

Most states do not license medical billers, coders, or health-information technicians. Employers expect CPC, CCS, or RHIT.

Typical path

Complete a program.
Earn CPC, CCS, or RHIT.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Coder Wages by Metro Area in Maine

Medical Records Specialists Wages by Metro Area in Maine

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Portland-South Portland	440	$57,060	$58,910	$43,960	$79,320
Bangor	110	$46,780	$50,090	$39,830	$63,870
Lewiston-Auburn	90	$47,690	$53,420	$45,650	$75,340

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 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for medical coders in Maine? Maine employs approximately 1,000 workers in the related “Medical Records Specialists” category ¹. Nationally, employment in this category is projected to grow 7.1% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Maine? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Maine.

How much do medical coders earn in Maine compared to the national average? The median annual wage for medical coders in Maine is $52,090 (based on the related “Medical Records Specialists” category), which is $1,840 above the national median of $50,250 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)