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

A Surgery Coder's salary grows with experience: a Forester (0-0 years)earns $82,971, a Nursery/Greenhouse Manager (0-0 years)earns $55,746, a Ranch Manager (0-0 years)earns $53,622,

What are the highest paying states for a Surgery Coder?

Surgery Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgery Coder roles are District of Columbia $50,963, California $50,769, Massachusetts $50,093. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgery Coder roles make?

Salaries for Surgery Coder level roles vary by specialization: Chief of Surgery: $473,061; Coder Phys Practice General Surgery: $120,764; Coder: $72,480; Outpatient Coder: $71,886; Senior Coder: $68,816.

Surgery Coder Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Surgery Coder make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgery Coder in Rhode Island is $47,722 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,180
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,453 to $59,478
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,925

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Surgery Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,478	$4,956	$1,144	$29
Average	$47,722	$3,977	$918	$23
25th Percentile	$39,453	$3,288	$759	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Surgery Coder Salaries

A Surgery Coder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $50,963.
California: $50,769.
Massachusetts: $50,093.

District of Columbia $50,963 California $50,769 Massachusetts $50,093 Washington $49,909 New Jersey $49,890 Alaska $49,826 Connecticut $49,191 New York $48,933

Hawaii $48,109 Rhode Island $47,722 Maryland $47,460 Minnesota $47,101 Colorado $46,963 Illinois $46,917 Oregon $46,742 Delaware $46,613

New Hampshire $46,532 Virginia $46,351 Pennsylvania $45,821 Nevada $45,554 North Dakota $45,467 Michigan $45,329 Wisconsin $45,278 Vermont $45,177

Texas $44,896 Maine $44,878 Arizona $44,850 Ohio $44,818 Georgia $44,394 Indiana $44,183 Wyoming $44,141 Utah $44,077

Iowa $44,049 Kansas $43,828 Louisiana $43,764 North Carolina $43,741 Missouri $43,732 Florida $43,552 Montana $43,455 Nebraska $43,363

Kentucky $43,313 South Carolina $43,129 Tennessee $43,014 Idaho $42,968 New Mexico $42,632 Oklahoma $42,558 Alabama $42,286 South Dakota $41,831

Arkansas $41,582 West Virginia $41,449 Mississippi $41,048

Top Paying Cities for Surgery 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:

Adamsville: $48,505
Albion: $47,699
Ashaway: $48,689

Adamsville, RI $48,505 Albion, RI $47,699 Ashaway, RI $48,689 Barrington, RI $47,699 Block Island, RI $48,436 Bradford, RI $48,657 Bristol, RI $47,653 Carolina, RI $48,261

Charlestown, RI $48,311 Chepachet, RI $47,607 Clayville, RI $47,653 Coventry, RI $47,607 West Greenwich, RI $47,575 East Greenwich, RI $47,639 Exeter, RI $48,657 Fiskeville, RI $47,699

Forestdale, RI $47,653 Foster, RI $47,575 Glendale, RI $47,575 Greene, RI $48,109 Greenville, RI $47,699 Harmony, RI $47,685 Harrisville, RI $47,607 Hope, RI $47,699

Hope Valley, RI $48,689 Hopkinton, RI $48,703 Jamestown, RI $48,215 Kenyon, RI $48,643 Little Compton, RI $48,486 Manville, RI $47,699 Mapleville, RI $47,575 Newport, RI $48,224

Middletown, RI $48,426 North Kingstown, RI $47,561 North Scituate, RI $47,685 Oakland, RI $47,621 Pascoag, RI $47,593 Pawtucket, RI $47,699 Central Falls, RI $47,699 Cumberland, RI $47,699

Lincoln, RI $47,699 Portsmouth, RI $48,031 Prudence Island, RI $47,607 Rockville, RI $48,703 Saunderstown, RI $48,242 Shannock, RI $48,629 Slatersville, RI $47,653 Slocum, RI $48,242

Tiverton, RI $48,519 Wakefield, RI $48,192 Kingston, RI $48,201 Narragansett, RI $48,210 Peace Dale, RI $48,192 Warren, RI $47,685 Warwick, RI $47,699 Westerly, RI $48,716

West Kingston, RI $48,229 West Warwick, RI $47,699 Wood River Junction, RI $48,657 Woonsocket, RI $47,653 North Smithfield, RI $47,685 Wyoming, RI $48,643 Providence, RI $47,699 Cranston, RI $47,699

North Providence, RI $47,699 East Providence, RI $47,699 Riverside, RI $47,699 Rumford, RI $47,699 Smithfield, RI $47,699 Johnston, RI $47,699

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

Understanding how a Surgery 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 April 01, 2026

$39,453

Average $47,722/year

$59,478

$3,288

Average $3,977/month

$4,956

$759

Average $918/week

$1,144

$19

Average $23/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,478	$4,956	$1,144	$29
Average	$47,722	$3,977	$918	$23
25th Percentile	$39,453	$3,288	$759	$19

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