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 $73,636 for beginners, reaching about $77,636 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 $81,386, California $81,077, Massachusetts $79,996. 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: $72,503; Outpatient Coder: $71,846; Senior Coder: $68,778; Coder II: $65,662; Inpatient Coder: $61,512.

Billing Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Billing Coder make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Billing Coder in Delaware is $74,439 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): $85,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,173 to $80,085
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,648

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Billing Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,085	$6,674	$1,540	$39
Average	$74,439	$6,203	$1,432	$36
25th Percentile	$66,173	$5,514	$1,273	$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): $73,636
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,188
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,636
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,899
Expert (over 8 years): $78,074

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Billing Coder	$73,636
Intermediate Level Billing Coder	$75,188
Senior Level Billing Coder	$77,636
Specialist Level Billing Coder	$77,899
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: $81,386.
California: $81,077.
Massachusetts: $79,996.

District of Columbia $81,386 California $81,077 Massachusetts $79,996 Washington $79,702 New Jersey $79,673 Alaska $79,570 Connecticut $78,556 New York $78,144

Hawaii $76,828 Rhode Island $76,211 Maryland $75,792 Minnesota $75,218 Colorado $74,998 Illinois $74,924 Oregon $74,645 Delaware $74,439

New Hampshire $74,310 Virginia $74,020 Pennsylvania $73,175 Nevada $72,749 North Dakota $72,609 Michigan $72,388 Wisconsin $72,308 Vermont $72,146

Texas $71,697 Maine $71,668 Arizona $71,624 Ohio $71,573 Georgia $70,896 Indiana $70,558 Wyoming $70,492 Utah $70,389

Iowa $70,345 Kansas $69,992 Louisiana $69,889 North Carolina $69,852 Missouri $69,838 Florida $69,551 Montana $69,397 Nebraska $69,250

Kentucky $69,169 South Carolina $68,875 Tennessee $68,691 Idaho $68,618 New Mexico $68,081 Oklahoma $67,963 Alabama $67,530 South Dakota $66,802

Arkansas $66,405 West Virginia $66,192 Mississippi $65,552

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: $77,041
Little Creek: $76,328
Magnolia: $76,644

Lincoln, DE $77,041 Little Creek, DE $76,328 Magnolia, DE $76,644 Milford, DE $77,041 Marydel, DE $76,042 Millsboro, DE $77,041 Millville, DE $77,556 Milton, DE $77,041

Nassau, DE $77,041 Ocean View, DE $77,556 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,556 Seaford, DE $76,233 Selbyville, DE $77,556 Smyrna, DE $75,953 Viola, DE $76,644 Woodside, DE $76,424

Bear, DE $75,395 Newark, DE $75,424 Claymont, DE $75,483 Delaware City, DE $75,424 Hockessin, DE $75,483 Kirkwood, DE $75,424 Middletown, DE $75,799 Montchanin, DE $75,483

New Castle, DE $75,483 Odessa, DE $75,902 Port Penn, DE $75,218 Rockland, DE $75,483 Saint Georges, DE $75,424 Townsend, DE $75,792 Winterthur, DE $75,483 Lewes, DE $77,041

Wilmington, DE $75,483 Dover, DE $76,292 Dover Afb, DE $76,468 Bethany Beach, DE $77,556 Bethel, DE $76,233 Bridgeville, DE $77,041 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,372 Cheswold, DE $76,115

Clayton, DE $75,924 Dagsboro, DE $77,556 Delmar, DE $76,233 Ellendale, DE $77,041 Felton, DE $77,041 Fenwick Island, DE $77,556 Frankford, DE $77,556 Frederica, DE $77,041

Georgetown, DE $77,041 Greenwood, DE $77,041 Harbeson, DE $77,041 Harrington, DE $77,041 Hartly, DE $75,887 Houston, DE $77,041 Kenton, DE $75,924 Laurel, DE $76,233

Yorklyn, DE $75,483

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$66,173

Average $74,439/year

$80,085

$5,514

Average $6,203/month

$6,674

$1,273

Average $1,432/week

$1,540

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,085	$6,674	$1,540	$39
Average	$74,439	$6,203	$1,432	$36
25th Percentile	$66,173	$5,514	$1,273	$32

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