As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Stanford, CA is $75,999, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,462 weekly, or $6,333 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Medical Coder in Stanford, CA vary widely, spanning from $59,609 to $92,882. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,420) and 75th percentile ($84,836), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,882 per year. This $17,416 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, Stanford Medical Coder often earn 14.1% higher 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 $59,609 Stanford, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $67,420 Stanford, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $75,999 Stanford, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $84,836 Stanford, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $92,882 Stanford, CA April 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Coder in Stanford, CA. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $67,420 to $84,836 with the average base salary of $75,999. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,810 to $85,440 with the average total cash compensation of $74,590.

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