As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Louisiana is $57,745, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,110 weekly, or $4,812 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $45,287 to $70,570. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,224) and 75th percentile ($64,458), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,570 per year. This $13,234 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, Louisiana Surgical Coder often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $45,287 LA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $51,224 LA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $57,745 LA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $64,458 LA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $70,570 LA August 01, 2026
25% $51,224 10% $45,287 90% $70,570 75% $64,458 $57,745 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $54,342 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $55,494 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $53,750 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $57,343 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $53,461 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $56,102 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $55,852 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $52,898 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $57,463 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $54,856 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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