As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Jersey City, NJ is $69,096, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,329 weekly, or $5,758 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 Jersey City, NJ vary widely, spanning from $54,188 to $84,442. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,293) and 75th percentile ($77,129), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,442 per year. This $15,836 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, Jersey City Medical Coder often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Jersey City currently ranks 15 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 $54,188 Jersey City, NJ July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $61,293 Jersey City, NJ July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $69,096 Jersey City, NJ July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $77,129 Jersey City, NJ July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $84,442 Jersey City, NJ July 01, 2026
25% $61,293 10% $54,188 90% $84,442 75% $77,129 $69,096 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 Jersey City, NJ. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $61,293 to $77,129 with the average base salary of $69,096. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,483 to $78,793 with the average total cash compensation of $68,721.

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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

Jersey City, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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