As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Austin, TX is $59,772, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,149 weekly, or $4,981 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Medical Coder in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $46,881 to $73,050. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,024) and 75th percentile ($66,722), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,050 per year. This $13,698 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, Austin Medical Coder often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 386 statewide for Medical 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
Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $46,881 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $53,024 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $59,772 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $66,722 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $73,050 Austin, TX April 01, 2026
25% $53,024 10% $46,881 90% $73,050 75% $66,722 $59,772 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Coder in Austin, TX. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $53,024 to $66,722 with the average base salary of $59,772. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,758 to $67,197 with the average total cash compensation of $58,664.

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