As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Columbia, MD is $62,773, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,207 weekly, or $5,231 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 Columbia, MD vary widely, spanning from $49,238 to $76,719. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,688) and 75th percentile ($70,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,719 per year. This $14,385 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, Columbia Medical Coder often earn 0.8% higher than national averages. However, Columbia currently ranks 231 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 $49,238 Columbia, MD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $55,688 Columbia, MD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $62,773 Columbia, MD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $70,073 Columbia, MD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $76,719 Columbia, MD May 01, 2026
25% $55,688 10% $49,238 90% $76,719 75% $70,073 $62,773 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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