As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in Wilmington, DE is $61,879, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,190 weekly, or $5,157 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 Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $48,529 to $75,623. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,891) and 75th percentile ($69,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,623 per year. This $14,182 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, Wilmington Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 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 $48,529 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $54,891 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $61,879 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $69,073 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $75,623 Wilmington, DE July 01, 2026
25% $54,891 10% $48,529 90% $75,623 75% $69,073 $61,879 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 Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

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