What are the main factors that influence an Insurance Coder's salary?

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

How does experience change An Insurance Coder's salary?

An Insurance Coder's salary grows with experience: a Insurance Coder (0-1 years)earns $35,341, a Retail Loss Prevention Representative II (1-3 years)earns $44,242, a Retail Loss Prevention Representative III (3-5 years)earns $48,798, a Retail Loss Prevention Team Lead (5+ years)earns $65,819, a Retail Loss Prevention Manager (5+ years)earns $87,687,

What are the highest paying states for an Insurance Coder?

Insurance Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Insurance Coder roles are District of Columbia $38,315, California $38,169, Massachusetts $37,661. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Insurance Coder roles make?

Salaries for Insurance Coder level roles vary by specialization: Billing Coder: $73,529; Coder: $72,498; Outpatient Coder: $71,926; Senior Coder: $68,854; Coder II: $65,734.

Insurance Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does an Insurance Coder make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Coder in Delaware is $35,045 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,127
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,623 to $37,181
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,329

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Insurance Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,181	$3,098	$715	$18
Average	$35,045	$2,920	$674	$17
25th Percentile	$33,623	$2,802	$647	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Coder Salaries

An Insurance 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 Insurance Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Insurance 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): $35,341
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,242
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,798
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,819
Expert (over 8 years): $87,687

Levels	Salary
Insurance... Level Insurance Coder	$35,341
Retail Lo... Level Insurance Coder	$44,242
Retail Lo... Level Insurance Coder	$48,798
Retail Lo... Level Insurance Coder	$65,819
Retail Lo... Level Insurance Coder	$87,687

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

District of Columbia: $38,315.
California: $38,169.
Massachusetts: $37,661.

District of Columbia $38,315 California $38,169 Massachusetts $37,661 Washington $37,522 New Jersey $37,508 Alaska $37,460 Connecticut $36,982 New York $36,789

Hawaii $36,169 Rhode Island $35,879 Maryland $35,681 Minnesota $35,411 Colorado $35,308 Illinois $35,273 Oregon $35,141 Delaware $35,045

New Hampshire $34,984 Virginia $34,847 Pennsylvania $34,449 Nevada $34,249 North Dakota $34,183 Michigan $34,079 Wisconsin $34,041 Vermont $33,965

Texas $33,754 Maine $33,740 Arizona $33,719 Ohio $33,695 Georgia $33,377 Indiana $33,217 Wyoming $33,186 Utah $33,138

Iowa $33,117 Kansas $32,951 Louisiana $32,903 North Carolina $32,885 Missouri $32,878 Florida $32,743 Montana $32,671 Nebraska $32,601

Kentucky $32,563 South Carolina $32,425 Tennessee $32,338 Idaho $32,304 New Mexico $32,051 Oklahoma $31,996 Alabama $31,792 South Dakota $31,449

Arkansas $31,262 West Virginia $31,162 Mississippi $30,861

Top Paying Cities for Insurance 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: $34,887
Little Creek: $35,142
Magnolia: $35,092

Lincoln, DE $34,887 Little Creek, DE $35,142 Magnolia, DE $35,092 Milford, DE $34,975 Marydel, DE $35,033 Millsboro, DE $34,740 Millville, DE $34,794 Milton, DE $34,854

Nassau, DE $34,880 Ocean View, DE $34,788 Rehoboth Beach, DE $34,855 Seaford, DE $34,875 Selbyville, DE $34,730 Smyrna, DE $35,166 Viola, DE $35,004 Woodside, DE $35,099

Bear, DE $35,018 Newark, DE $35,004 Claymont, DE $35,076 Delaware City, DE $35,039 Hockessin, DE $35,001 Kirkwood, DE $35,033 Middletown, DE $35,046 Montchanin, DE $35,009

New Castle, DE $35,014 Odessa, DE $35,064 Port Penn, DE $35,087 Rockland, DE $35,013 Saint Georges, DE $35,035 Townsend, DE $35,089 Winterthur, DE $35,017 Lewes, DE $34,868

Wilmington, DE $35,003 Dover, DE $35,142 Dover Afb, DE $34,957 Bethany Beach, DE $34,751 Bethel, DE $34,787 Bridgeville, DE $34,869 Camden Wyoming, DE $35,043 Cheswold, DE $35,131

Clayton, DE $35,132 Dagsboro, DE $34,727 Delmar, DE $34,672 Ellendale, DE $34,777 Felton, DE $34,973 Fenwick Island, DE $34,735 Frankford, DE $34,674 Frederica, DE $35,007

Georgetown, DE $34,714 Greenwood, DE $34,875 Harbeson, DE $34,751 Harrington, DE $34,928 Hartly, DE $35,037 Houston, DE $34,878 Kenton, DE $35,134 Laurel, DE $34,693

Yorklyn, DE $35,012

Insurance Coder Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Insurance Coder roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Retail & Wholesale and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Insurance Coder positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Insurance Coder as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Insurance Coder

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale	$38,549	$19.0	10%
Business Services	$36,797	$18.0	5%

Insurance Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance 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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$33,623

Average $35,045/year

$37,181

$2,802

Average $2,920/month

$3,098

$647

Average $674/week

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Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,181	$3,098	$715	$18
Average	$35,045	$2,920	$674	$17
25th Percentile	$33,623	$2,802	$647	$16

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