As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Afton, TN is $53,962, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,038 weekly, or $4,497 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Surgical Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Surgical Coder in Afton, TN vary widely, spanning from $42,320 to $65,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,868) and 75th percentile ($60,235), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,946 per year. This $12,367 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, Afton Surgical Coder often earn 4.9% lower 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
Surgical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $42,320 Afton, TN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $47,868 Afton, TN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $53,962 Afton, TN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $60,235 Afton, TN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $65,946 Afton, TN August 01, 2026
25% $47,868 10% $42,320 90% $65,946 75% $60,235 $53,962 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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About Afton, Tennessee    Afton is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Tennessee. It is believed that the community's name comes from Robert Burns's song "Sweet Afton....More

Afton, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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