As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in New Mexico is $55,891, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,075 weekly, or $4,658 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Medical Coder in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $43,842 to $68,308. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,584) and 75th percentile ($62,391), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,308 per year. This $12,807 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, New Mexico Medical Coder often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide 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 $43,842 NM February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $49,584 NM February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $55,891 NM February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $62,391 NM February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $68,308 NM February 01, 2026
25% $49,584 10% $43,842 90% $68,308 75% $62,391 $55,891 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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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $51,223 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $54,705 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $52,470 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $55,305 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $54,705 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $54,599 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $51,588 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $54,705 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $53,029 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $54,705 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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