How Much Does a Surgical Coder Make in Aurora, IL ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Surgical Coder Salary in Aurora, IL

As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Aurora, IL is $62,204, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,196 weekly, or $5,184 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Surgical Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Surgical Coder in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $48,794 to $76,023. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,185) and 75th percentile ($69,437), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,023 per year. This $14,252 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 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for Surgical Coder job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Surgical Coder Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $48,794 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $55,185 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $62,204 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $69,437 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $76,023 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25% $55,185 10% $48,794 90% $76,023 75% $69,437 $62,204 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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    Medical Records Coding Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Surgical Coder

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Medical Records Coding Manager

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Aurora, IL. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $55,185 to $69,437 with the average base salary of $62,204. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,615 to $69,608 with the average total cash compensation of $60,770.

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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

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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