As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Buffalo, NY is $58,383, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,123 weekly, or $4,865 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $45,792 to $71,353. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,792) and 75th percentile ($65,172), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,353 per year. This $13,380 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, Buffalo Medical Coder often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 490 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 $45,792 Buffalo, NY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $51,792 Buffalo, NY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,383 Buffalo, NY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,172 Buffalo, NY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,353 Buffalo, NY April 01, 2026
25% $51,792 10% $45,792 90% $71,353 75% $65,172 $58,383 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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $51,792 to $65,172 with the average base salary of $58,383. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,556 to $65,636 with the average total cash compensation of $57,301.

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