As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Paramus, NJ is $69,593, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,338 weekly, or $5,799 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $54,579 to $85,050. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,734) and 75th percentile ($77,684), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,050 per year. This $15,950 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, Paramus Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $54,579 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $61,734 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $69,593 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $77,684 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $85,050 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
25% $61,734 10% $54,579 90% $85,050 75% $77,684 $69,593 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 Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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