Ambulatory Medical Coder Salary in the United States

How much does an Ambulatory Medical Coder make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ambulatory Medical Coder in the United States is $43,703 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,219
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,781 to $48,684
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,210
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Ambulatory Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,684 $4,057 $936 $23
Average $43,703 $3,642 $840 $21
25th Percentile $39,781 $3,315 $765 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Ambulatory Medical Coder Salaries

An Ambulatory Medical 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 Ambulatory Medical Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ambulatory Medical 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): $41,370
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,488
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,011
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,948
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,087
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ambulatory Medical Coder$41,370
Intermediate Level Ambulatory Medical Coder$41,488
Senior Level Ambulatory Medical Coder$43,011
Specialist Level Ambulatory Medical Coder$44,948
Expert Level Ambulatory Medical Coder$45,087
$41,370 0 yr
$41,488 < 2 yrs
$43,011 2-4 yrs
$44,948 5-8 yrs
$45,087 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Ambulatory Medical 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: $55,122
  • San Francisco: $54,581
  • Oakland: $53,370

What Skills Can Increase an Ambulatory Medical Coder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.72% 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.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 3.4% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.72%
Call Center 3.4%
Customer Contact 1.92%
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 an Ambulatory Medical Coder's salary.
  • Computer Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Systems
$52,443
20%
Analysis
$49,384
13%
Products and Services
$48,073
10%
Customer Relationship
$48,073
10%
Initiative
$48,073
10%
Collaboration
$47,199
8%
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How Education impacts an Ambulatory Medical Coder's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ambulatory Medical Coders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Ambulatory Medical Coder with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,117 and $46,881).

Ambulatory Medical Coder Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ambulatory Medical Coder
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.7%
High School 48.0%
Associates 26.7%
Bachelors 18.7%
Masters 4.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Ambulatory Medical Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ambulatory Medical 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

Salary Trends for Ambulatory Medical Coder

Salaries for an Ambulatory Medical Coder can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,259 in 2023 to around $41,502 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ambulatory Medical Coder salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ambulatory Medical Coder Over Time

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2023
$41,259
2024
$41,751
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2024 $41,751
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