As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Des Moines, IA is $59,567, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,146 weekly, or $4,964 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 Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $46,716 to $72,796. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,840) and 75th percentile ($66,491), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,796 per year. This $13,651 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, Des Moines Surgical Coder often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 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 $46,716 Des Moines, IA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $52,840 Des Moines, IA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $59,567 Des Moines, IA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $66,491 Des Moines, IA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $72,796 Des Moines, IA August 01, 2026
25% $52,840 10% $46,716 90% $72,796 75% $66,491 $59,567 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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