As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Alpena, SD is $55,748, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,072 weekly, or $4,646 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 Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $43,720 to $68,130. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,452) and 75th percentile ($62,229), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,130 per year. This $12,777 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, Alpena Medical Coder often earn 1.6% lower 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 $43,720 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $49,452 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $55,748 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $62,229 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $68,130 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
25% $49,452 10% $43,720 90% $68,130 75% $62,229 $55,748 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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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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