Coder Salary in the United States

How much does a Coder make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Coder in the United States is $72,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,854
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,326 to $78,445
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,881
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Coder Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $78,445 $6,537 $1,509 $38
Average $72,503 $6,042 $1,394 $35
25th Percentile $64,326 $5,360 $1,237 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Coder Salaries

A 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,844
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,379
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,801
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,061
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,234
Levels Salary
Entry Level Coder$72,844
Intermediate Level Coder$74,379
Senior Level Coder$76,801
Specialist Level Coder$77,061
Expert Level Coder$77,234
$72,844 0 yr
$74,379 < 2 yrs
$76,801 2-4 yrs
$77,061 5-8 yrs
$77,234 > 8 yrs
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How Do 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 Coders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,275.
  • California: $79,971.
  • Massachusetts: $78,905.

Top Paying Cities for 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:

  • San Jose: $91,448
  • San Francisco: $90,549
  • Oakland: $88,540

What Skills Can Increase a Coder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Medical Coding (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Is the transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
  • HIPAA (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 2.07%
Medical Coding 3.25%
HIPAA 1.83%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Coder's salary.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Partnering
$75,403
4%
Oral Communication
$74,678
3%
Analysis
$74,678
3%
Leadership
$74,678
3%
Verbal Communication
$74,678
3%
Collaboration
$74,678
3%
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How Education impacts a Coder's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Coders enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Coder with a Associate's Degree is between $69,602 and $74,687).

Coder Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Coder
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 39.4%
Associates 36.2%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 4.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Coder

Salaries for a Coder can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,863 in 2023 to around $66,746 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Coder salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Coder Over Time

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$67,520
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