What are the main factors that influence a Medical Record 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 Medical Record Coder's salary?

A Medical Record Coder's salary grows with experience: a Medical Records Coding Technician I (0-1 years)earns $42,116, a Medical Records Coding Technician II (1-3 years)earns $51,711, a Medical Record Coder (3-5 years)earns $68,055, a Medical Records Coding Manager (5+ years)earns $83,056,

What are the highest paying states for a Medical Record Coder?

Medical Record Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Medical Record Coder roles are District of Columbia $72,525, California $72,250, Massachusetts $71,287. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Medical Record Coder roles make?

Salaries for Medical Record Coder level roles vary by specialization: Medical Record Manager: $102,264; Medical Record Coding Auditor: $74,400; Medical Record Coding Quality Specialist: $74,400; Medical Record Documentation and Coding Review Specialist: $74,390; Medical Coder: $60,380.

Medical Record Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Medical Record Coder make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Record Coder in Delaware is $66,335 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,678
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,081 to $73,843
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,565

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Medical Record Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,843	$6,154	$1,420	$36
Average	$66,335	$5,528	$1,276	$32
25th Percentile	$58,081	$4,840	$1,117	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Medical Record Coder Salaries

A Medical Record 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 Do Medical Record 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 Medical Record Coders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,525.
California: $72,250.
Massachusetts: $71,287.

District of Columbia $72,525 California $72,250 Massachusetts $71,287 Washington $71,025 New Jersey $70,999 Alaska $70,907 Connecticut $70,003 New York $69,636

Hawaii $68,464 Rhode Island $67,914 Maryland $67,540 Minnesota $67,029 Colorado $66,833 Illinois $66,767 Oregon $66,518 Delaware $66,335

New Hampshire $66,220 Virginia $65,962 Pennsylvania $65,208 Nevada $64,829 North Dakota $64,704 Michigan $64,508 Wisconsin $64,435 Vermont $64,291

Texas $63,892 Maine $63,866 Arizona $63,826 Ohio $63,780 Georgia $63,178 Indiana $62,877 Wyoming $62,818 Utah $62,726

Iowa $62,687 Kansas $62,372 Louisiana $62,280 North Carolina $62,248 Missouri $62,235 Florida $61,979 Montana $61,842 Nebraska $61,711

Kentucky $61,639 South Carolina $61,376 Tennessee $61,213 Idaho $61,147 New Mexico $60,669 Oklahoma $60,564 Alabama $60,178 South Dakota $59,529

Arkansas $59,176 West Virginia $58,986 Mississippi $58,416

Top Paying Cities for Medical Record 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: $66,036
Little Creek: $66,520
Magnolia: $66,424

Lincoln, DE $66,036 Little Creek, DE $66,520 Magnolia, DE $66,424 Milford, DE $66,204 Marydel, DE $66,313 Millsboro, DE $65,759 Millville, DE $65,861 Milton, DE $65,975

Nassau, DE $66,023 Ocean View, DE $65,850 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,976 Seaford, DE $66,013 Selbyville, DE $65,740 Smyrna, DE $66,566 Viola, DE $66,259 Woodside, DE $66,437

Bear, DE $66,284 Newark, DE $66,259 Claymont, DE $66,395 Delaware City, DE $66,325 Hockessin, DE $66,253 Kirkwood, DE $66,313 Middletown, DE $66,338 Montchanin, DE $66,268

New Castle, DE $66,278 Odessa, DE $66,371 Port Penn, DE $66,416 Rockland, DE $66,275 Saint Georges, DE $66,317 Townsend, DE $66,420 Winterthur, DE $66,283 Lewes, DE $66,000

Wilmington, DE $66,256 Dover, DE $66,520 Dover Afb, DE $66,169 Bethany Beach, DE $65,780 Bethel, DE $65,848 Bridgeville, DE $66,004 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,332 Cheswold, DE $66,498

Clayton, DE $66,500 Dagsboro, DE $65,734 Delmar, DE $65,629 Ellendale, DE $65,828 Felton, DE $66,199 Fenwick Island, DE $65,749 Frankford, DE $65,634 Frederica, DE $66,264

Georgetown, DE $65,710 Greenwood, DE $66,014 Harbeson, DE $65,780 Harrington, DE $66,115 Hartly, DE $66,321 Houston, DE $66,021 Kenton, DE $66,503 Laurel, DE $65,670

Yorklyn, DE $66,273

Medical Record Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Record 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 May 01, 2026

$58,081

Average $66,335/year

$73,843

$4,840

Average $5,528/month

$6,154

$1,117

Average $1,276/week

$1,420

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,843	$6,154	$1,420	$36
Average	$66,335	$5,528	$1,276	$32
25th Percentile	$58,081	$4,840	$1,117	$28

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