Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary in California

How much does a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator make in California?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator in California is $106,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,769
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,213 to $121,738
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,558
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Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $121,738 $10,145 $2,341 $59
Average $106,327 $8,861 $2,045 $51
25th Percentile $101,213 $8,434 $1,946 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salaries

A Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator'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 Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $104,037
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,419
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,182
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,087
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,378
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator$104,037
Intermediate Level Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator$104,419
Senior Level Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator$105,182
Specialist Level Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator$109,087
Expert Level Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator$114,378
$104,037 0 yr
$104,419 < 2 yrs
$105,182 2-4 yrs
$109,087 5-8 yrs
$114,378 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Medical Records Coding Policy Administrators

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:

  • Los Angeles: $106,510
  • West Hollywood: $106,433
  • Dodgertown: $106,509

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $114,707. While startup companies pay approximate $97,294.

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$97,294
Growth Stage51~500$102,839
Established501~5000$110,841
Enterprise5000+$114,707

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$138,225$66.030%
Business Services$116,960$56.010%

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator'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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$101,213
Average $106,327/year
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$8,434
Average $8,861/month
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Average $51/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $121,738 $10,145 $2,341 $59
Average $106,327 $8,861 $2,045 $51
25th Percentile $101,213 $8,434 $1,946 $49

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Medical Records Coding Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $89,314 - a projected growth of -16% over your current level.

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