As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Bismarck, ND is $60,329, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,160 weekly, or $5,027 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 Bismarck, ND vary widely, spanning from $47,324 to $73,732. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,522) and 75th percentile ($67,345), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,732 per year. This $13,823 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, Bismarck Surgical Coder often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Bismarck currently ranks 376 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 $47,324 Bismarck, ND February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $53,522 Bismarck, ND February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $60,329 Bismarck, ND February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,345 Bismarck, ND February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $73,732 Bismarck, ND February 01, 2026
25% $53,522 10% $47,324 90% $73,732 75% $67,345 $60,329 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 Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

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