As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Houston, TX is $60,554, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,165 weekly, or $5,046 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $47,500 to $74,006. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,721) and 75th percentile ($67,595), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,006 per year. This $13,874 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, Houston Surgical Coder often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 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 $47,500 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $53,721 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $60,554 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,595 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $74,006 Houston, TX February 01, 2026
25% $53,721 10% $47,500 90% $74,006 75% $67,595 $60,554 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $53,721 to $67,595 with the average base salary of $60,554. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,192 to $67,761 with the average total cash compensation of $59,158.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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