Medical Coder Salary in the United States

Medical Coder Salary

How much does a Medical Coder make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Coder in the United States is $57,090. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,344 to $65,285, with most professionals earning between $44,202 and $72,746.

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Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $44,202 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $50,344 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $57,090 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,285 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $72,746 US March 01, 2025
25% $50,344 10% $44,202 90% $72,746 75% $65,285 $57,090 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical 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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  1. Down a level:

    Medical Records Coding Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Medical Coder

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Medical Records Coding Manager

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
50344
65285
57090

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
50463
65464
57220
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Coder in the United States. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $50,344 to $65,285 with the average base salary of $57,090. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,463 to $65,464 with the average total cash compensation of $57,220.

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