What are the main factors that influence a Certified Professional Coder's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Certified Professional Coder's salary?

A Certified Professional Coder's salary grows with experience: a Clinical Coding Specialist I (0-1 years)earns $41,583, a Clinical Coding Specialist II (1-3 years)earns $51,063, a Certified Professional Coder (3-5 years)earns $67,208, a Manager of Medical Records Coding (5+ years)earns $82,004,

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Professional Coder?

Certified Professional Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Professional Coder roles are District of Columbia $73,505, California $73,305, Massachusetts $72,305. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Professional Coder roles make?

Salaries for Certified Professional Coder level roles vary by specialization: Certified Coder: $74,674; Certified Risk Adjustment Coder: $67,958; Certified Medical Coder: $65,942; Professional Coder: $64,681; Ambulatory Coder Professional Billing: $49,986.

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Certified Professional Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Professional Coder make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Professional Coder in Delaware is $67,305 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Certified Professional Coder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,206
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,705 to $75,105
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,786

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Certified Professional Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,105	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Average	$67,305	$5,609	$1,294	$32
25th Percentile	$59,705	$4,975	$1,148	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Professional Coder Salaries

A Certified Professional Coder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Professional Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Professional Coder's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Clinical Coding Specialist I (0-1 years): $41,583
Clinical Coding Specialist II (1-3 years): $51,063
Certified Professional Coder (3-5 years): $67,208
Manager of Medical Records Coding (5+ years): $82,004

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Clinical Coding Specialist I	0-1 years	$41,583
Clinical Coding Specialist II	1-3 years	$51,063
Certified Professional Coder	3-5 years	$67,208
Manager of Medical Records Coding	5+ years	$82,004

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How Do Certified Professional Coder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Certified Professional Coders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,505.
California: $73,305.
Massachusetts: $72,305.

District of Columbia $73,505 California $73,305 Massachusetts $72,305 Washington $72,005 New Jersey $72,005 Alaska $71,905 Connecticut $71,005 New York $70,605

Hawaii $69,405 Rhode Island $68,905 Maryland $68,505 Minnesota $68,005 Colorado $67,805 Illinois $67,705 Oregon $67,405 Delaware $67,305

New Hampshire $67,105 Virginia $66,905 Pennsylvania $66,105 Nevada $65,705 North Dakota $65,605 Michigan $65,405 Wisconsin $65,305 Vermont $65,205

Maine $64,805 Texas $64,805 Arizona $64,705 Ohio $64,705 Georgia $64,105 Indiana $63,805 Wyoming $63,705 Utah $63,605

Iowa $63,605 Kansas $63,205 Missouri $63,105 Louisiana $63,105 North Carolina $63,105 Florida $62,805 Montana $62,705 Nebraska $62,605

Kentucky $62,505 South Carolina $62,205 Tennessee $62,105 Idaho $62,005 New Mexico $61,505 Oklahoma $61,405 Alabama $61,005 South Dakota $60,405

Arkansas $60,005 West Virginia $59,805 Mississippi $59,205

Top Paying Cities for Certified Professional Coders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $67,005
Little Creek: $67,405
Magnolia: $67,305

Lincoln, DE $67,005 Little Creek, DE $67,405 Magnolia, DE $67,305 Milford, DE $67,105 Marydel, DE $67,205 Millsboro, DE $66,705 Millville, DE $66,805 Milton, DE $66,905

Nassau, DE $66,905 Ocean View, DE $66,805 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,905 Seaford, DE $66,905 Selbyville, DE $66,705 Smyrna, DE $67,505 Viola, DE $67,205 Woodside, DE $67,405

Bear, DE $67,205 Newark, DE $67,205 Claymont, DE $67,305 Delaware City, DE $67,205 Hockessin, DE $67,205 Kirkwood, DE $67,205 Middletown, DE $67,305 Montchanin, DE $67,205

New Castle, DE $67,205 Odessa, DE $67,305 Port Penn, DE $67,305 Rockland, DE $67,205 Saint Georges, DE $67,205 Townsend, DE $67,305 Winterthur, DE $67,205 Lewes, DE $66,905

Wilmington, DE $67,205 Dover, DE $67,405 Dover Afb, DE $67,105 Bethany Beach, DE $66,705 Bethel, DE $66,805 Bridgeville, DE $66,905 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,305 Cheswold, DE $67,405

Clayton, DE $67,405 Dagsboro, DE $66,605 Delmar, DE $66,505 Ellendale, DE $66,705 Felton, DE $67,105 Fenwick Island, DE $66,705 Frankford, DE $66,505 Frederica, DE $67,205

Georgetown, DE $66,605 Greenwood, DE $66,905 Harbeson, DE $66,705 Harrington, DE $67,005 Hartly, DE $67,205 Houston, DE $66,905 Kenton, DE $67,405 Laurel, DE $66,605

Yorklyn, DE $67,205

Certified Professional Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Professional Coder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$59,705

Average $67,305/year

$75,105

$4,975

Average $5,609/month

$6,259

$1,148

Average $1,294/week

$1,444

$29

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,105	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Average	$67,305	$5,609	$1,294	$32
25th Percentile	$59,705	$4,975	$1,148	$29

Certified Professional Coder Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Certified Professional Coder, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Manager of Medical Records Coding role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $82,100 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

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