As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Augusta, GA is $56,580, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,088 weekly, or $4,715 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Clinical Coding Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Clinical Coding Specialist in Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $44,378 to $69,150. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,193) and 75th percentile ($63,160), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,150 per year. This $12,967 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Physiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Augusta Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 664 statewide for Clinical Coding Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Clinical Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $44,378 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $50,193 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $56,580 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $63,160 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $69,150 Augusta, GA April 01, 2026
25% $50,193 10% $44,378 90% $69,150 75% $63,160 $56,580 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Clinical Coding Specialist ?

A clinical coder - also known as clinical coding officer, diagnostic coder, medical coder, nosologist or medical records technician - is a health information professional whose main duties are to analyse clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system. The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix manag...

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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