What are the main factors that influence a CPC's salary?

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

How does experience change A CPC's salary?

A CPC'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 $51,069, a CPC (3-5 years)earns $67,220, a Manager of Medical Records Coding (5+ years)earns $82,002,

What are the highest paying states for a CPC?

CPC salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CPC roles are District of Columbia $73,506, California $73,306, Massachusetts $72,306. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CPC roles make?

Salaries for CPC level roles vary by specialization: Ambulatory Surgery Coder, COC, CPC: $48,864; Cpc Medical Coder: $46,278.

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CPC Salary in Delaware

How much does a CPC make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a CPC in Delaware is $67,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,207
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,706 to $75,106
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,787

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CPC Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,106	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Average	$67,306	$5,609	$1,294	$32
25th Percentile	$59,706	$4,976	$1,148	$29

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Key Factors That Influence CPC Salaries

A CPC'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 CPC Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CPC'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): $51,069
CPC (3-5 years): $67,220
Manager of Medical Records Coding (5+ years): $82,002

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Clinical Coding Specialist I	0-1 years	$41,583
Clinical Coding Specialist II	1-3 years	$51,069
CPC	3-5 years	$67,220
Manager of Medical Records Coding	5+ years	$82,002

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How Do CPC 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 CPCs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,506.
California: $73,306.
Massachusetts: $72,306.

District of Columbia $73,506 California $73,306 Massachusetts $72,306 Washington $72,006 New Jersey $72,006 Alaska $71,906 Connecticut $71,006 New York $70,606

Hawaii $69,406 Rhode Island $68,906 Maryland $68,506 Minnesota $68,006 Colorado $67,806 Illinois $67,706 Oregon $67,506 Delaware $67,306

New Hampshire $67,206 Virginia $66,906 Pennsylvania $66,106 Nevada $65,706 North Dakota $65,606 Michigan $65,406 Wisconsin $65,306 Vermont $65,206

Maine $64,806 Texas $64,806 Arizona $64,706 Ohio $64,706 Georgia $64,106 Indiana $63,806 Wyoming $63,706 Utah $63,606

Iowa $63,606 Kansas $63,306 Louisiana $63,206 Missouri $63,106 North Carolina $63,106 Florida $62,906 Montana $62,706 Nebraska $62,606

Kentucky $62,506 South Carolina $62,206 Tennessee $62,106 Idaho $62,006 New Mexico $61,506 Oklahoma $61,406 Alabama $61,006 South Dakota $60,406

Arkansas $60,006 West Virginia $59,806 Mississippi $59,206

Top Paying Cities for CPCs

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: $67,006
Little Creek: $67,506
Magnolia: $67,406

Lincoln, DE $67,006 Little Creek, DE $67,506 Magnolia, DE $67,406 Milford, DE $67,106 Marydel, DE $67,206 Millsboro, DE $66,706 Millville, DE $66,806 Milton, DE $66,906

Nassau, DE $67,006 Ocean View, DE $66,806 Rehoboth Beach, DE $66,906 Seaford, DE $66,906 Selbyville, DE $66,706 Smyrna, DE $67,506 Viola, DE $67,206 Woodside, DE $67,406

Bear, DE $67,206 Newark, DE $67,206 Claymont, DE $67,306 Delaware City, DE $67,306 Hockessin, DE $67,206 Kirkwood, DE $67,206 Middletown, DE $67,306 Montchanin, DE $67,206

New Castle, DE $67,206 Odessa, DE $67,306 Port Penn, DE $67,406 Rockland, DE $67,206 Saint Georges, DE $67,306 Townsend, DE $67,406 Winterthur, DE $67,206 Lewes, DE $66,906

Wilmington, DE $67,206 Dover, DE $67,506 Dover Afb, DE $67,106 Bethany Beach, DE $66,706 Bethel, DE $66,806 Bridgeville, DE $66,906 Camden Wyoming, DE $67,306 Cheswold, DE $67,406

Clayton, DE $67,406 Dagsboro, DE $66,706 Delmar, DE $66,606 Ellendale, DE $66,806 Felton, DE $67,106 Fenwick Island, DE $66,706 Frankford, DE $66,606 Frederica, DE $67,206

Georgetown, DE $66,606 Greenwood, DE $66,906 Harbeson, DE $66,706 Harrington, DE $67,006 Hartly, DE $67,306 Houston, DE $67,006 Kenton, DE $67,406 Laurel, DE $66,606

Yorklyn, DE $67,206

CPC Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

CPC salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $72,611. While startup companies pay approximate $61,588.

CPC Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$61,588
Growth Stage	51~500	$65,098
Established	501~5000	$70,164
Enterprise	5000+	$72,611

CPC Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CPC roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, CPC positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view CPC as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a CPC

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$100,959	$49.0	50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$74,037	$36.0	10%

CPC Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CPC'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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$59,706

Average $67,306/year

$75,106

$4,976

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	$75,106	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Average	$67,306	$5,609	$1,294	$32
25th Percentile	$59,706	$4,976	$1,148	$29

CPC Salary Growth & Career Path

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Manager of Medical Records Coding

For a CPC, 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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