As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in North Carolina is $58,498, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,125 weekly, or $4,875 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $45,884 to $71,494. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,895) and 75th percentile ($65,301), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,494 per year. This $13,406 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, North Carolina Inpatient Coder often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 nationwide for Inpatient Coder 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
Inpatient Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $45,884 NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $51,895 NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $58,498 NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $65,301 NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $71,494 NC May 01, 2026
25% $51,895 10% $45,884 90% $71,494 75% $65,301 $58,498 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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Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $54,771 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $55,916 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $54,840 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $56,066 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $55,963 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $54,431 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $55,567 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $57,728 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $54,269 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $54,652 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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