As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Outpatient Coder in California is $79,364, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,526 weekly, or $6,614 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Outpatient Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Outpatient Coder in California vary widely, spanning from $62,241 to $96,992. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,402) and 75th percentile ($88,591), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,992 per year. This $18,189 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, California Outpatient Coder often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Outpatient 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
Outpatient Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $62,241 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $70,402 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $79,364 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $88,591 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $96,992 CA September 01, 2026
25% $70,402 10% $62,241 90% $96,992 75% $88,591 $79,364 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Outpatient 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $72,372 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $76,940 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $77,142 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $74,707 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $72,991 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $76,946 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $74,096 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $72,556 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $87,634 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $85,219 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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