As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Charlotte, NC is $58,423, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,124 weekly, or $4,869 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 Charlotte, NC vary widely, spanning from $45,817 to $71,396. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,825) and 75th percentile ($65,213), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,396 per year. This $13,388 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, Charlotte Medical Coder often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Charlotte currently ranks 482 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 $45,817 Charlotte, NC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $51,825 Charlotte, NC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,423 Charlotte, NC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,213 Charlotte, NC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,396 Charlotte, NC November 01, 2026
25% $51,825 10% $45,817 90% $71,396 75% $65,213 $58,423 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 Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $51,825 to $65,213 with the average base salary of $58,423. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,625 to $67,256 with the average total cash compensation of $58,657.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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