As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in North Carolina is $57,672, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,109 weekly, or $4,806 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $45,234 to $70,483. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,161) and 75th percentile ($64,378), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,483 per year. This $13,217 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, North Carolina Surgical Coder often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $45,234 NC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $51,161 NC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $57,672 NC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $64,378 NC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $70,483 NC April 01, 2026
25% $51,161 10% $45,234 90% $70,483 75% $64,378 $57,672 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $52,812 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $55,142 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $55,392 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $55,124 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $55,796 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $53,419 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $54,631 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $57,383 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $54,031 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $54,114 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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