As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA is $58,566, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,126 weekly, or $4,881 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Clinical Coding Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Clinical Coding Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA vary widely, spanning from $45,929 to $71,571. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,951) and 75th percentile ($65,373), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,571 per year. This $13,422 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, Cedar Rapids Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 0.0% lower than national averages. However, Cedar Rapids currently ranks 520 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 $45,929 Cedar Rapids, IA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $51,951 Cedar Rapids, IA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $58,566 Cedar Rapids, IA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $65,373 Cedar Rapids, IA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $71,571 Cedar Rapids, IA October 01, 2026
25% $51,951 10% $45,929 90% $71,571 75% $65,373 $58,566 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Coding Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Clinical Coding Specialist ranges from $51,951 to $65,373 with the average base salary of $58,566. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,629 to $67,262 with the average total cash compensation of $58,663.

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