As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Lubbock, TX is $53,932, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,037 weekly, or $4,494 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 Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $42,296 to $65,910. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,841) and 75th percentile ($60,201), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,910 per year. This $12,360 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, Lubbock Medical Coder often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 759 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 $42,296 Lubbock, TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $47,841 Lubbock, TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $53,932 Lubbock, TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $60,201 Lubbock, TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,910 Lubbock, TX August 01, 2026
25% $47,841 10% $42,296 90% $65,910 75% $60,201 $53,932 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 Lubbock, TX. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $47,841 to $60,201 with the average base salary of $53,932. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,321 to $61,647 with the average total cash compensation of $53,767.

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About Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

Lubbock, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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