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

A Billing Coder's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,626 for beginners, reaching about $77,640 at mid-level, and approach $78,074 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Billing Coder?

Billing Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Billing Coder roles are District of Columbia $81,396, California $81,088, Massachusetts $80,007. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Billing Coder roles make?

Salaries for Billing Coder level roles vary by specialization: Coder: $72,485; Outpatient Coder: $71,899; Senior Coder: $68,829; Coder II: $65,710; Inpatient Coder: $61,557.

Billing Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Billing Coder make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Billing Coder in Delaware is $74,449 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,186
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,980 to $80,069
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,268

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Billing Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,069	$6,672	$1,540	$38
Average	$74,449	$6,204	$1,432	$36
25th Percentile	$65,980	$5,498	$1,269	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Billing Coder Salaries

A Billing 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 Billing Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Billing 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): $73,626
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,211
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,640
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,900
Expert (over 8 years): $78,074

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Billing Coder	$73,626
Intermediate Level Billing Coder	$75,211
Senior Level Billing Coder	$77,640
Specialist Level Billing Coder	$77,900
Expert Level Billing Coder	$78,074

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

District of Columbia: $81,396.
California: $81,088.
Massachusetts: $80,007.

District of Columbia $81,396 California $81,088 Massachusetts $80,007 Washington $79,713 New Jersey $79,684 Alaska $79,581 Connecticut $78,566 New York $78,154

Hawaii $76,839 Rhode Island $76,221 Maryland $75,802 Minnesota $75,229 Colorado $75,008 Illinois $74,934 Oregon $74,655 Delaware $74,449

New Hampshire $74,320 Virginia $74,030 Pennsylvania $73,185 Nevada $72,758 North Dakota $72,619 Michigan $72,398 Wisconsin $72,317 Vermont $72,156

Texas $71,707 Maine $71,678 Arizona $71,634 Ohio $71,582 Georgia $70,906 Indiana $70,568 Wyoming $70,501 Utah $70,399

Iowa $70,354 Kansas $70,002 Louisiana $69,899 North Carolina $69,862 Missouri $69,847 Florida $69,560 Montana $69,406 Nebraska $69,259

Kentucky $69,178 South Carolina $68,884 Tennessee $68,700 Idaho $68,627 New Mexico $68,090 Oklahoma $67,973 Alabama $67,539 South Dakota $66,811

Arkansas $66,414 West Virginia $66,201 Mississippi $65,561

Top Paying Cities for Billing 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: $74,114
Little Creek: $74,657
Magnolia: $74,549

Lincoln, DE $74,114 Little Creek, DE $74,657 Magnolia, DE $74,549 Milford, DE $74,302 Marydel, DE $74,424 Millsboro, DE $73,803 Millville, DE $73,917 Milton, DE $74,045

Nassau, DE $74,099 Ocean View, DE $73,904 Rehoboth Beach, DE $74,046 Seaford, DE $74,088 Selbyville, DE $73,782 Smyrna, DE $74,708 Viola, DE $74,364 Woodside, DE $74,564

Bear, DE $74,392 Newark, DE $74,364 Claymont, DE $74,516 Delaware City, DE $74,438 Hockessin, DE $74,357 Kirkwood, DE $74,424 Middletown, DE $74,453 Montchanin, DE $74,374

New Castle, DE $74,385 Odessa, DE $74,490 Port Penn, DE $74,540 Rockland, DE $74,382 Saint Georges, DE $74,429 Townsend, DE $74,544 Winterthur, DE $74,390 Lewes, DE $74,074

Wilmington, DE $74,361 Dover, DE $74,657 Dover Afb, DE $74,263 Bethany Beach, DE $73,827 Bethel, DE $73,903 Bridgeville, DE $74,077 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,446 Cheswold, DE $74,632

Clayton, DE $74,635 Dagsboro, DE $73,775 Delmar, DE $73,657 Ellendale, DE $73,880 Felton, DE $74,296 Fenwick Island, DE $73,791 Frankford, DE $73,663 Frederica, DE $74,370

Georgetown, DE $73,747 Greenwood, DE $74,089 Harbeson, DE $73,826 Harrington, DE $74,202 Hartly, DE $74,433 Houston, DE $74,096 Kenton, DE $74,638 Laurel, DE $73,703

Yorklyn, DE $74,379

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

Understanding how a Billing 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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$65,980

Average $74,449/year

$80,069

$5,498

Average $6,204/month

$6,672

$1,269

Average $1,432/week

$1,540

$32

Average $36/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,069	$6,672	$1,540	$38
Average	$74,449	$6,204	$1,432	$36
25th Percentile	$65,980	$5,498	$1,269	$32

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