As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Houston, TX is $60,920, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,172 weekly, or $5,077 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $47,784 to $74,455. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,044) and 75th percentile ($68,005), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,455 per year. This $13,961 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, Houston Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 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 $47,784 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $54,044 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $60,920 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $68,005 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $74,455 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $54,044 10% $47,784 90% $74,455 75% $68,005 $60,920 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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