As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Alameda, CA is $73,817, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,420 weekly, or $6,151 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Coder in Alameda, CA vary widely, spanning from $57,891 to $90,213. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,481) and 75th percentile ($82,399), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,213 per year. This $16,918 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, Alameda Medical Coder often earn 10.8% higher than national averages. 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
Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $57,891 Alameda, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,481 Alameda, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $73,817 Alameda, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $82,399 Alameda, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $90,213 Alameda, CA July 01, 2026
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Coder in Alameda, CA. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $65,481 to $82,399 with the average base salary of $73,817. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,616 to $84,178 with the average total cash compensation of $73,417.

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About Alameda, California    Alameda (/ˌæləˈmiːdə/ AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [ala'meða]) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Ba....More

Alameda, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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