As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Alabama is $55,795, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,073 weekly, or $4,650 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 Alabama vary widely, spanning from $43,758 to $68,187. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,494) and 75th percentile ($62,282), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,187 per year. This $12,788 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, Alabama Surgical Coder often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Surgical 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
Surgical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $43,758 AL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $49,494 AL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $55,795 AL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $62,282 AL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $68,187 AL August 01, 2026
25% $49,494 10% $43,758 90% $68,187 75% $62,282 $55,795 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $53,051 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $56,671 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $52,398 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $55,084 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $55,869 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $53,872 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $55,256 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $54,820 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $55,446 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $53,033 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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