As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Fargo, ND is $58,118, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,118 weekly, or $4,843 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $45,584 to $71,028. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,557) and 75th percentile ($64,876), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,028 per year. This $13,319 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, Fargo Medical Coder often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 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 $45,584 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $51,557 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,118 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $64,876 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,028 Fargo, ND April 01, 2026
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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 Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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