As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Milwaukee, WI is $60,514, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,164 weekly, or $5,043 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 Milwaukee, WI vary widely, spanning from $47,458 to $73,952. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,680) and 75th percentile ($67,548), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,952 per year. This $13,868 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, Milwaukee Medical Coder often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Milwaukee currently ranks 341 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 $47,458 Milwaukee, WI November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $53,680 Milwaukee, WI November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $60,514 Milwaukee, WI November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $67,548 Milwaukee, WI November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $73,952 Milwaukee, WI November 01, 2026
25% $53,680 10% $47,458 90% $73,952 75% $67,548 $60,514 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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