I have some data from the Department of Labor Occupational Handbook and from Medical Coder Info .com 21% Job Growth through 2020 $46,800 average salary for a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in 2011 Established/stable healthcare industry Career ready in as little as 4 months Among fastest growing fields One of the few medical careers with no direct hands-on patient care Approximately 39% of jobs were in hospitals. Medical coders and billers work at a number of healthcare providers such as offices of physicians, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, and home healthcare services. Coders and billers also may be employed outside of healthcare facilities, such as in Federal Government agencies. The AAPC and AHIMA have online job boards. Other local resources for jobs could include, hospitals, physicians' offices, and clinics. Good luck!