As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Lancaster, CA is $63,315, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,218 weekly, or $5,276 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 Lancaster, CA vary widely, spanning from $49,654 to $77,375. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,165) and 75th percentile ($70,675), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,375 per year. This $14,510 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, Lancaster Medical Coder often earn 5.0% higher than national averages. However, Lancaster currently ranks 213 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 $49,654 Lancaster, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $56,165 Lancaster, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $63,315 Lancaster, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $70,675 Lancaster, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $77,375 Lancaster, CA November 01, 2026
25% $56,165 10% $49,654 90% $77,375 75% $70,675 $63,315 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 Lancaster, CA. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $56,165 to $70,675 with the average base salary of $63,315. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,949 to $72,888 with the average total cash compensation of $63,569.

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About Lancaster, California    Lancaster /ˈlæn.kæstər/ is a charter city in northern Los Angeles County, in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert in Southern California. ....More

Lancaster, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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