As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Fresno, CA is $60,490, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,163 weekly, or $5,041 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $47,444 to $73,928. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,662) and 75th percentile ($67,524), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,928 per year. This $13,862 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, Fresno Medical Coder often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 336 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 $47,444 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $53,662 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $60,490 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $67,524 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $73,928 Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

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