As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Salt Lake City, UT is $59,143, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,137 weekly, or $4,929 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 Salt Lake City, UT vary widely, spanning from $46,382 to $72,277. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,464) and 75th percentile ($66,018), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,277 per year. This $13,554 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, Salt Lake City Medical Coder often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Salt Lake City currently ranks 424 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 $46,382 Salt Lake City, UT October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,464 Salt Lake City, UT October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $59,143 Salt Lake City, UT October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $66,018 Salt Lake City, UT October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $72,277 Salt Lake City, UT October 01, 2026
25% $52,464 10% $46,382 90% $72,277 75% $66,018 $59,143 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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About Salt Lake City, Utah    Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within t....More

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