As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Appleton, WI is $59,623, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,147 weekly, or $4,969 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Inpatient Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Inpatient Coder in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $46,759 to $72,863. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,890) and 75th percentile ($66,553), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,863 per year. This $13,663 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, Appleton Inpatient Coder often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Inpatient Coder job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Inpatient Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $46,759 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $52,890 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $59,623 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $66,553 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $72,863 Appleton, WI November 01, 2026
25% $52,890 10% $46,759 90% $72,863 75% $66,553 $59,623 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Inpatient Coder ?

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 Inpatient Coder in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Inpatient Coder ranges from $52,890 to $66,553 with the average base salary of $59,623. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,686 to $68,638 with the average total cash compensation of $59,862.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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