As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Independence, MO is $58,915, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,133 weekly, or $4,910 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $46,203 to $71,997. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,261) and 75th percentile ($65,763), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,997 per year. This $13,502 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, Independence Medical Coder often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 436 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 $46,203 Independence, MO November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,261 Independence, MO November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,915 Independence, MO November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,763 Independence, MO November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,997 Independence, MO November 01, 2026
25% $52,261 10% $46,203 90% $71,997 75% $65,763 $58,915 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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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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