As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Penrose, NC is $55,341, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,064 weekly, or $4,612 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 Penrose, NC vary widely, spanning from $43,405 to $67,634. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,093) and 75th percentile ($61,776), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,634 per year. This $12,683 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, Penrose Medical Coder often earn 3.5% lower than national averages. 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 $43,405 Penrose, NC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $49,093 Penrose, NC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $55,341 Penrose, NC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $61,776 Penrose, NC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $67,634 Penrose, NC April 01, 2026
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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 Penrose, NC. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $49,093 to $61,776 with the average base salary of $55,341. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,921 to $62,216 with the average total cash compensation of $54,315.

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About Penrose, North Carolina    Penrose is an unincorporated community in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States. Penrose is located on U.S. Route 64 6 miles (9.7 km) eas....More

Penrose, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Medical Coder: Billing, Regulatory Compliance

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