As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Baltimore, MD is $63,043, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,212 weekly, or $5,254 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 Baltimore, MD vary widely, spanning from $49,447 to $77,048. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,926) and 75th percentile ($70,374), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,048 per year. This $14,448 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, Baltimore Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Baltimore currently ranks 275 statewide for Clinical Coding Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Clinical Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $49,447 Baltimore, MD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $55,926 Baltimore, MD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $63,043 Baltimore, MD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $70,374 Baltimore, MD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $77,048 Baltimore, MD April 01, 2026
25% $55,926 10% $49,447 90% $77,048 75% $70,374 $63,043 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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