As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Fargo, ND is $58,400, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,123 weekly, or $4,867 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $45,810 to $71,374. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,810) and 75th percentile ($65,191), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,374 per year. This $13,381 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, Fargo Surgical Coder often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 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 $45,810 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $51,810 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $58,400 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $65,191 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $71,374 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
25% $51,810 10% $45,810 90% $71,374 75% $65,191 $58,400 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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $51,810 to $65,191 with the average base salary of $58,400. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,336 to $65,351 with the average total cash compensation of $57,055.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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