As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Illinois is $61,905, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,190 weekly, or $5,159 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 Illinois vary widely, spanning from $48,550 to $75,654. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,914) and 75th percentile ($69,101), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,654 per year. This $14,187 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, Illinois Surgical Coder often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 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 $48,550 IL August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $54,914 IL August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $61,905 IL August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $69,101 IL August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $75,654 IL August 01, 2026
25% $54,914 10% $48,550 90% $75,654 75% $69,101 $61,905 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 Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $62,375 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $61,521 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $56,849 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $56,711 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $57,561 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $61,626 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $56,672 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $56,787 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $57,638 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $56,428 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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