As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Buffalo, NY is $58,735, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,130 weekly, or $4,895 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $46,063 to $71,779. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,102) and 75th percentile ($65,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,779 per year. This $13,461 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, Buffalo Surgical Coder often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 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 $46,063 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $52,102 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $58,735 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $65,563 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $71,779 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25% $52,102 10% $46,063 90% $71,779 75% $65,563 $58,735 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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $52,102 to $65,563 with the average base salary of $58,735. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,535 to $67,137 with the average total cash compensation of $58,555.

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