As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Aurora, IL is $60,591, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,049 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 Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $47,522 to $74,051. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,750) and 75th percentile ($67,637), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,051 per year. This $13,887 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, Aurora Surgical Coder often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 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 $47,522 Aurora, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $53,750 Aurora, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $60,591 Aurora, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,637 Aurora, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $74,051 Aurora, IL June 01, 2026
25% $53,750 10% $47,522 90% $74,051 75% $67,637 $60,591 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 Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

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