As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Louisiana is $57,702, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,110 weekly, or $4,809 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $45,258 to $70,520. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,188) and 75th percentile ($64,412), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,520 per year. This $13,224 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 $45,258 LA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $51,188 LA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $57,702 LA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $64,412 LA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $70,520 LA April 01, 2026
25% $51,188 10% $45,258 90% $70,520 75% $64,412 $57,702 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $53,401 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $56,170 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $51,588 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $56,450 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $51,588 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $56,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $55,974 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $52,063 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $56,521 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $55,974 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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