As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Scranton, PA is $57,578, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,107 weekly, or $4,798 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $45,158 to $70,369. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,077) and 75th percentile ($64,273), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,369 per year. This $13,196 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, Scranton Medical Coder often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $45,158 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $51,077 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $57,578 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $64,273 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $70,369 Scranton, PA June 01, 2026
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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 Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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