As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Albuquerque, NM is $57,101, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,098 weekly, or $4,758 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 Albuquerque, NM vary widely, spanning from $44,782 to $69,783. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,653) and 75th percentile ($63,739), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,783 per year. This $13,086 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, Albuquerque Surgical Coder often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Albuquerque currently ranks 596 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 $44,782 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $50,653 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $57,101 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $63,739 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $69,783 Albuquerque, NM August 01, 2026
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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 Albuquerque, New Mexico    According to the United States Census Bureau, Albuquerque has a total area of 189.5 square miles (490.9 km2), of which 187.7 square miles (486.2 km2) ....More

Albuquerque, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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