As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Chicago, IL is $62,738, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,207 weekly, or $5,228 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 Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $49,206 to $76,676. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,655) and 75th percentile ($70,034), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,676 per year. This $14,379 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, Chicago Surgical Coder often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 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 $49,206 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $55,655 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $62,738 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $70,034 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $76,676 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25% $55,655 10% $49,206 90% $76,676 75% $70,034 $62,738 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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