As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Chattanooga, TN is $55,151, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,061 weekly, or $4,596 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 Chattanooga, TN vary widely, spanning from $43,253 to $67,400. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,923) and 75th percentile ($61,563), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,400 per year. This $12,640 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, Chattanooga Surgical Coder often earn 2.8% lower than national averages. However, Chattanooga currently ranks 711 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 $43,253 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $48,923 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $55,151 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $61,563 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,400 Chattanooga, TN August 01, 2026
25% $48,923 10% $43,253 90% $67,400 75% $61,563 $55,151 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

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