As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Texas is $59,682, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,148 weekly, or $4,974 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $46,806 to $72,937. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,942) and 75th percentile ($66,620), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,937 per year. This $13,678 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, Texas Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $46,806 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $52,942 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $59,682 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $66,620 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $72,937 TX August 01, 2026
25% $52,942 10% $46,806 90% $72,937 75% $66,620 $59,682 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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $54,896 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $54,281 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $53,670 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $55,388 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $54,128 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $60,008 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $56,670 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $54,221 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $54,079 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $55,958 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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