As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in La Crosse, WI is $57,095, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,098 weekly, or $4,758 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 La Crosse, WI vary widely, spanning from $44,782 to $69,779. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,650) and 75th percentile ($63,734), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,779 per year. This $13,084 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, La Crosse Surgical Coder often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, La Crosse currently ranks 594 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 $44,782 La Crosse, WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $50,650 La Crosse, WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $57,095 La Crosse, WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $63,734 La Crosse, WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $69,779 La Crosse, WI April 01, 2026
25% $50,650 10% $44,782 90% $69,779 75% $63,734 $57,095 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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About La Crosse, Wisconsin    La Crosse is located on the western border of the midsection of Wisconsin, on a broad alluvial plain along the east side of the Mississippi River. The....More

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