As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Reno, NV is $60,569, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,047 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 Reno, NV vary widely, spanning from $47,500 to $74,018. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,728) and 75th percentile ($67,609), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,018 per year. This $13,881 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, Reno Medical Coder often earn 1.2% higher than national averages. However, Reno currently ranks 337 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 $47,500 Reno, NV November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $53,728 Reno, NV November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $60,569 Reno, NV November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $67,609 Reno, NV November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $74,018 Reno, NV November 01, 2026
25% $53,728 10% $47,500 90% $74,018 75% $67,609 $60,569 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 Reno, NV. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $53,728 to $67,609 with the average base salary of $60,569. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,521 to $69,726 with the average total cash compensation of $60,811.

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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