As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Richmond, VA is $58,825, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,131 weekly, or $4,902 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $46,133 to $71,888. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,182) and 75th percentile ($65,663), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,888 per year. This $13,481 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, Richmond Medical Coder often earn 3.4% 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 $46,133 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,182 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,825 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,663 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,888 Richmond, VA November 01, 2026
25% $52,182 10% $46,133 90% $71,888 75% $65,663 $58,825 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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $52,182 to $65,663 with the average base salary of $58,825. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,981 to $67,719 with the average total cash compensation of $59,061.

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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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