As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Nashville, TN is $57,379, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,103 weekly, or $4,782 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 Nashville, TN vary widely, spanning from $45,007 to $70,127. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,903) and 75th percentile ($64,052), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,127 per year. This $13,149 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, Nashville Medical Coder often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Nashville currently ranks 551 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 $45,007 Nashville, TN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $50,903 Nashville, TN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $57,379 Nashville, TN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $64,052 Nashville, TN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $70,127 Nashville, TN May 01, 2026
25% $50,903 10% $45,007 90% $70,127 75% $64,052 $57,379 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 Nashville, TN. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $50,903 to $64,052 with the average base salary of $57,379. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,791 to $64,643 with the average total cash compensation of $56,435.

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