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Outpatient Coder Quality Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate in the United States is $100,306 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,438
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,212 to $108,750
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,933
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Outpatient Coder Quality Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $108,750 $9,063 $2,091 $52
Average $100,306 $8,359 $1,929 $48
25th Percentile $91,212 $7,601 $1,754 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Outpatient Coder Quality Associate Salaries

An Outpatient Coder Quality Associate'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 Do Outpatient Coder Quality Associate 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 Outpatient Coder Quality Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $111,059.
  • California: $110,638.
  • Massachusetts: $109,163.

Top Paying Cities for Outpatient Coder Quality Associates

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: $126,516
  • San Francisco: $125,131
  • Oakland: $122,494

What Skills Can Increase an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Team Management (Mentioned in 3.17% Job Postings): The ability of an individual or an organization to administer and coordinate a group of individuals to perform a task. Team management involves teamwork, communication, objective setting and performance appraisals.
  • Clinical Research (Mentioned in 2.7% Job Postings): Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis or for relieving symptoms of a disease. Clinical research is different from clinical practice. In clinical practice established treatments are used, while in clinical research evidence is collected to establish a treatment.
  • SOP (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
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Team Management 3.17%
Clinical Research 2.7%
SOP 2.22%
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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 Outpatient Coder Quality Associate's salary.
  • UAT: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Clinical Trial: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
UAT
 $121,370
21%
SOP
 $111,340
11%
Clinical Trial
 $110,337
10%
Team Management
 $109,334
9%
Innovation
 $108,330
8%
Project Management
 $108,330
8%
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Outpatient Coder Quality Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Outpatient Coder Quality Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Outpatient Coder Quality Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Outpatient Coder Quality Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$125,382$60.025%
Healthcare$115,352$55.015%

How Education impacts an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Outpatient Coder Quality Associates 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 an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $84,161 and $89,190).

Outpatient Coder Quality Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Outpatient Coder Quality Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 31.4%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 31.4%
Masters 60.0%
Doctorate 5.7%
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Outpatient Coder Quality Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate'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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$91,212
Average $100,306/year
$108,750
$7,601
Average $8,359/month
$9,063
$1,754
Average $1,929/week
$2,091
$44
Average $48/hour
$52
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $108,750 $9,063 $2,091 $52
Average $100,306 $8,359 $1,929 $48
25th Percentile $91,212 $7,601 $1,754 $44

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Salary Trends for Outpatient Coder Quality Associate

Salaries for an Outpatient Coder Quality Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,535 in 2023 to around $87,140 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Outpatient Coder Quality Associate salary trends, .

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FAQ about Outpatient Coder Quality Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Outpatient Coder Quality Associate?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Outpatient Coder Quality Associate roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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