As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in District of Columbia is $67,194, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,292 weekly, or $5,600 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $52,702 to $82,120. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,608) and 75th percentile ($75,007), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,120 per year. This $15,399 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, District of Columbia Surgical Coder often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide 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 $52,702 DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $59,608 DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,194 DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $75,007 DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $82,120 DC April 01, 2026
25% $59,608 10% $52,702 90% $82,120 75% $75,007 $67,194 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $65,804 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $65,804 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $65,804 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $65,804 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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