As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Albany, GA is $53,420, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,027 weekly, or $4,452 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 Albany, GA vary widely, spanning from $41,896 to $65,285. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,388) and 75th percentile ($59,631), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,285 per year. This $12,243 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, Albany Surgical Coder often earn 8.8% lower than national averages. However, Albany currently ranks 787 statewide 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 $41,896 Albany, GA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $47,388 Albany, GA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $53,420 Albany, GA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $59,631 Albany, GA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $65,285 Albany, GA August 01, 2026
25% $47,388 10% $41,896 90% $65,285 75% $59,631 $53,420 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Surgical Coder in Albany, GA. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $47,388 to $59,631 with the average base salary of $53,420. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,872 to $61,063 with the average total cash compensation of $53,257.

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