As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Boston, MA is $67,486, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,298 weekly, or $5,624 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 Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $52,927 to $82,475. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,865) and 75th percentile ($75,332), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,475 per year. This $15,467 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, Boston Surgical Coder often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 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 $52,927 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $59,865 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,486 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $75,332 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $82,475 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
25% $59,865 10% $52,927 90% $82,475 75% $75,332 $67,486 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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $59,865 to $75,332 with the average base salary of $67,486. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,214 to $77,141 with the average total cash compensation of $67,280.

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