As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Lafayette, LA is $54,890, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,056 weekly, or $4,574 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 Lafayette, LA vary widely, spanning from $43,048 to $67,081. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,692) and 75th percentile ($61,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,081 per year. This $12,579 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, Lafayette Surgical Coder often earn 4.9% lower than national averages. However, Lafayette currently ranks 725 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 $43,048 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $48,692 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $54,890 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $61,271 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,081 Lafayette, LA August 01, 2026
25% $48,692 10% $43,048 90% $67,081 75% $61,271 $54,890 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 Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $48,692 to $61,271 with the average base salary of $54,890. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,162 to $62,743 with the average total cash compensation of $54,722.

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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