What are the main factors that influence a Certified Coding Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Certified Coding Specialist's salary?

A Certified Coding Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,815 for beginners, reaching about $81,006 at mid-level, and approach $81,459 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Coding Specialist?

Certified Coding Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Coding Specialist roles are District of Columbia $82,281, California $81,969, Massachusetts $80,877. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Coding Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Certified Coding Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Coding Specialist: $82,519; Medical Record Coding Quality Specialist: $74,390; Certified Medical Coding Specialist: $72,577; Certified Billing Coding Specialist: $66,657; Clinical Coding Specialist III: $66,400.

Certified Coding Specialist Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Certified Coding Specialist make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Coding Specialist in Hawaii is $77,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Certified Coding Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,888
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,844 to $83,544
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,806

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Certified Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,544	$6,962	$1,607	$40
Average	$77,674	$6,473	$1,494	$37
25th Percentile	$68,844	$5,737	$1,324	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Coding Specialist Salaries

A Certified Coding Specialist'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 Certified Coding Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Coding Specialist'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): $76,815
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,468
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,006
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,278
Expert (over 8 years): $81,459

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certified Coding Specialist	$76,815
Intermediate Level Certified Coding Specialist	$78,468
Senior Level Certified Coding Specialist	$81,006
Specialist Level Certified Coding Specialist	$81,278
Expert Level Certified Coding Specialist	$81,459

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How Do Certified Coding Specialist 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 Certified Coding Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,281.
California: $81,969.
Massachusetts: $80,877.

District of Columbia $82,281 California $81,969 Massachusetts $80,877 Washington $80,579 New Jersey $80,550 Alaska $80,446 Connecticut $79,420 New York $79,004

Hawaii $77,674 Rhode Island $77,049 Maryland $76,626 Minnesota $76,046 Colorado $75,823 Illinois $75,749 Oregon $75,466 Delaware $75,258

New Hampshire $75,128 Virginia $74,835 Pennsylvania $73,980 Nevada $73,549 North Dakota $73,408 Michigan $73,185 Wisconsin $73,103 Vermont $72,940

Texas $72,486 Maine $72,457 Arizona $72,412 Ohio $72,360 Georgia $71,676 Indiana $71,335 Wyoming $71,268 Utah $71,164

Iowa $71,119 Kansas $70,762 Louisiana $70,658 North Carolina $70,621 Missouri $70,606 Florida $70,316 Montana $70,160 Nebraska $70,012

Kentucky $69,930 South Carolina $69,633 Tennessee $69,447 Idaho $69,373 New Mexico $68,830 Oklahoma $68,711 Alabama $68,273 South Dakota $67,537

Arkansas $67,136 West Virginia $66,920 Mississippi $66,274

Top Paying Cities for Certified Coding Specialists

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:

Aiea: $77,280
Anahola: $76,760
Captain Cook: $76,760

Aiea, HI $77,280 Anahola, HI $76,760 Captain Cook, HI $76,760 Eleele, HI $76,760 Ewa Beach, HI $77,280 Kapolei, HI $77,109 Haiku, HI $76,760 Hakalau, HI $76,760

Haleiwa, HI $76,760 Hana, HI $76,760 Hanalei, HI $76,760 Hanamaulu, HI $76,760 Hanapepe, HI $76,760 Hauula, HI $76,930 Hawaii National Park, HI $76,760 Hawi, HI $76,760

Hilo, HI $76,760 Princeville, HI $76,760 Holualoa, HI $76,760 Honaunau, HI $76,760 Honokaa, HI $76,760 Honomu, HI $76,760 Hoolehua, HI $76,760 Kaaawa, HI $77,072

Kahuku, HI $76,760 Kahului, HI $76,760 Kailua, HI $77,280 Ocean View, HI $76,760 Waikoloa, HI $76,760 Keauhou, HI $76,760 Kailua Kona, HI $76,760 Kalaheo, HI $76,760

Kalaupapa, HI $76,760 Kamuela, HI $76,760 Kaneohe, HI $77,280 Kapaa, HI $76,760 Kaumakani, HI $76,760 Kaunakakai, HI $76,760 Keaau, HI $76,760 Kealakekua, HI $76,760

Kealia, HI $76,760 Kekaha, HI $76,760 Kihei, HI $76,760 Kilauea, HI $76,760 Kapaau, HI $76,760 Koloa, HI $76,760 Kualapuu, HI $76,760 Kunia, HI $77,035

Kurtistown, HI $76,760 Lahaina, HI $76,760 Laie, HI $76,826 Lanai City, HI $76,760 Laupahoehoe, HI $76,760 Lawai, HI $76,760 Lihue, HI $76,760 Makawao, HI $76,760

Makaweli, HI $76,760 Maunaloa, HI $76,760 Mountain View, HI $76,760 Naalehu, HI $76,760 Ninole, HI $76,760 Ookala, HI $76,760 Paauilo, HI $76,760 Pahala, HI $76,760

Pahoa, HI $76,760 Paia, HI $76,760 Papaaloa, HI $76,760 Papaikou, HI $76,760 Pearl City, HI $77,280 Pepeekeo, HI $76,760 Puunene, HI $76,760 Volcano, HI $76,760

Wahiawa, HI $77,035 Pukalani, HI $76,760 Mililani, HI $77,139 Kula, HI $76,760 Waialua, HI $76,760 Waianae, HI $76,826 Wailuku, HI $76,760 Waimanalo, HI $77,280

Waimea, HI $76,760 Waipahu, HI $77,243 Honolulu, HI $77,280 J B P H H, HI $77,280 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $77,072 Schofield Barracks, HI $77,005 Fort Shafter, HI $77,280 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $77,280

Camp H M Smith, HI $77,280 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $77,243 Wake Island, HI $77,280

Certified Coding Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Coding Specialist'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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$68,844

Average $77,674/year

$83,544

$5,737

Average $6,473/month

$6,962

$1,324

Average $1,494/week

$1,607

$33

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,544	$6,962	$1,607	$40
Average	$77,674	$6,473	$1,494	$37
25th Percentile	$68,844	$5,737	$1,324	$33

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