As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Phoenix, AZ is $59,633, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,147 weekly, or $4,969 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $46,772 to $72,880. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,901) and 75th percentile ($66,567), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,880 per year. This $13,666 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, Phoenix Medical Coder often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 394 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 $46,772 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,901 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $59,633 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $66,567 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $72,880 Phoenix, AZ April 01, 2026
25% $52,901 10% $46,772 90% $72,880 75% $66,567 $59,633 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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $52,901 to $66,567 with the average base salary of $59,633. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,638 to $67,041 with the average total cash compensation of $58,528.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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