As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in the US is $60,678, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,167 weekly, or $5,057 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Surgical Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Surgical Coder in the US vary widely, spanning from $47,589 to $74,154. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,827) and 75th percentile ($67,732), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,154 per year. This $13,905 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, District of Columbia Surgical Coder often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies and industry startups. 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
Surgical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $47,589 US March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $53,827 US March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $60,678 US March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,732 US March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $74,154 US March 01, 2026
25% $53,827 10% $47,589 90% $74,154 75% $67,732 $60,678 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Surgical 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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