As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Rochester, NY is $59,293, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,140 weekly, or $4,941 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 Rochester, NY vary widely, spanning from $46,500 to $72,460. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,597) and 75th percentile ($66,185), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,460 per year. This $13,588 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, Rochester Medical Coder often earn 7.7% lower than national averages. However, Rochester currently ranks 415 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 $46,500 Rochester, NY November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,597 Rochester, NY November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $59,293 Rochester, NY November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $66,185 Rochester, NY November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $72,460 Rochester, NY November 01, 2026
25% $52,597 10% $46,500 90% $72,460 75% $66,185 $59,293 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 Rochester, NY. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $52,597 to $66,185 with the average base salary of $59,293. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,394 to $68,258 with the average total cash compensation of $59,531.

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About Rochester, New York    Rochester is at 43°9′56″N 77°36′41″W / 43.16556°N 77.61139°W / 43.16556; -77.61139 (43.165496, −77.611504). The city is about 73 miles (120 km) eas....More

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