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

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

What are the highest paying states for a Professional Medical Coder?

Professional Medical Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professional Medical Coder roles are District of Columbia $49,528, California $49,340, Massachusetts $48,682. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professional Medical Coder roles make?

Salaries for Professional Medical Coder level roles vary by specialization: Certified Professional Coder: $66,405; Medical Records Coder III: $66,323; Professional Coder: $64,622; Medical Coder: $60,336; Medical Records Coder II: $50,400.

Professional Medical Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Professional Medical Coder make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professional Medical Coder in Delaware is $45,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,619
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,451 to $56,459
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,305

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Professional Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,459	$4,705	$1,086	$27
Average	$45,301	$3,775	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$37,451	$3,121	$720	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Professional Medical Coder Salaries

A Professional Medical Coder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $49,528.
California: $49,340.
Massachusetts: $48,682.

District of Columbia $49,528 California $49,340 Massachusetts $48,682 Washington $48,503 New Jersey $48,486 Alaska $48,423 Connecticut $47,806 New York $47,555

Hawaii $46,754 Rhode Island $46,379 Maryland $46,124 Minnesota $45,775 Colorado $45,641 Illinois $45,596 Oregon $45,426 Delaware $45,301

New Hampshire $45,222 Virginia $45,046 Pennsylvania $44,531 Nevada $44,272 North Dakota $44,187 Michigan $44,053 Wisconsin $44,003 Vermont $43,905

Texas $43,632 Maine $43,614 Arizona $43,587 Ohio $43,556 Georgia $43,144 Indiana $42,939 Wyoming $42,898 Utah $42,836

Iowa $42,809 Kansas $42,594 Louisiana $42,532 North Carolina $42,509 Missouri $42,500 Florida $42,326 Montana $42,232 Nebraska $42,142

Kentucky $42,093 South Carolina $41,914 Tennessee $41,803 Idaho $41,758 New Mexico $41,431 Oklahoma $41,360 Alabama $41,096 South Dakota $40,653

Arkansas $40,411 West Virginia $40,282 Mississippi $39,892

Top Paying Cities for Professional 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:

Lincoln: $46,884
Little Creek: $46,450
Magnolia: $46,643

Lincoln, DE $46,884 Little Creek, DE $46,450 Magnolia, DE $46,643 Milford, DE $46,884 Marydel, DE $46,276 Millsboro, DE $46,884 Millville, DE $47,197 Milton, DE $46,884

Nassau, DE $46,884 Ocean View, DE $47,197 Rehoboth Beach, DE $47,197 Seaford, DE $46,392 Selbyville, DE $47,197 Smyrna, DE $46,222 Viola, DE $46,643 Woodside, DE $46,508

Bear, DE $45,882 Newark, DE $45,900 Claymont, DE $45,936 Delaware City, DE $45,900 Hockessin, DE $45,936 Kirkwood, DE $45,900 Middletown, DE $46,128 Montchanin, DE $45,936

New Castle, DE $45,936 Odessa, DE $46,191 Port Penn, DE $45,775 Rockland, DE $45,936 Saint Georges, DE $45,900 Townsend, DE $46,124 Winterthur, DE $45,936 Lewes, DE $46,884

Wilmington, DE $45,936 Dover, DE $46,428 Dover Afb, DE $46,535 Bethany Beach, DE $47,197 Bethel, DE $46,392 Bridgeville, DE $46,884 Camden Wyoming, DE $46,477 Cheswold, DE $46,321

Clayton, DE $46,204 Dagsboro, DE $47,197 Delmar, DE $46,392 Ellendale, DE $46,884 Felton, DE $46,884 Fenwick Island, DE $47,197 Frankford, DE $47,197 Frederica, DE $46,884

Georgetown, DE $46,884 Greenwood, DE $46,884 Harbeson, DE $46,884 Harrington, DE $46,884 Hartly, DE $46,182 Houston, DE $46,884 Kenton, DE $46,204 Laurel, DE $46,392

Yorklyn, DE $45,936

Professional Medical Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professional 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 January 01, 2026

$37,451

Average $45,301/year

$56,459

$3,121

Average $3,775/month

$4,705

$720

Average $871/week

$1,086

$18

Average $22/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,459	$4,705	$1,086	$27
Average	$45,301	$3,775	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$37,451	$3,121	$720	$18

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