As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Hickory, NC is $55,861, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,074 weekly, or $4,655 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 Hickory, NC vary widely, spanning from $43,808 to $68,265. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,552) and 75th percentile ($62,354), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,265 per year. This $12,802 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, Hickory Medical Coder often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Hickory currently ranks 673 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 $43,808 Hickory, NC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $49,552 Hickory, NC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $55,861 Hickory, NC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $62,354 Hickory, NC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $68,265 Hickory, NC November 01, 2026
25% $49,552 10% $43,808 90% $68,265 75% $62,354 $55,861 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 Hickory, NC. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $49,552 to $62,354 with the average base salary of $55,861. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,362 to $64,307 with the average total cash compensation of $56,085.

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About Hickory, North Carolina    Hickory is a city in Catawba county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population at the 2010 census was 40,010 (primarily in Catawba Cou....More

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

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