As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Fort Smith, AR is $52,801, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,015 weekly, or $4,400 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 Fort Smith, AR vary widely, spanning from $41,409 to $64,526. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,838) and 75th percentile ($58,938), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,526 per year. This $12,100 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, Fort Smith Medical Coder often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Fort Smith currently ranks 793 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 $41,409 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $46,838 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,801 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,938 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $64,526 Fort Smith, AR November 01, 2026
25% $46,838 10% $41,409 90% $64,526 75% $58,938 $52,801 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 Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $46,838 to $58,938 with the average base salary of $52,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,658 to $60,784 with the average total cash compensation of $53,013.

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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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