As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Paramus, NJ is $68,998, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,327 weekly, or $5,750 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $54,124 to $84,326. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,212) and 75th percentile ($77,022), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,326 per year. This $15,810 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, Paramus Medical Coder often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $54,124 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $61,212 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $68,998 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $77,022 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $84,326 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
25% $61,212 10% $54,124 90% $84,326 75% $77,022 $68,998 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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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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