As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Washington, DC is $66,516, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,279 weekly, or $5,543 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $52,165 to $81,290. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,004) and 75th percentile ($74,249), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,290 per year. This $15,245 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, Washington Medical Coder often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $52,165 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $59,004 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $66,516 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $74,249 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $81,290 Washington, DC July 01, 2026
25% $59,004 10% $52,165 90% $81,290 75% $74,249 $66,516 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $59,004 to $74,249 with the average base salary of $66,516. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,224 to $75,852 with the average total cash compensation of $66,155.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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