As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Paramus, NJ is $69,077, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,328 weekly, or $5,756 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $54,174 to $84,418. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,276) and 75th percentile ($77,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,418 per year. This $15,831 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, Paramus Surgical Coder often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $54,174 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $61,276 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $69,077 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $77,107 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $84,418 Paramus, NJ August 01, 2026
25% $61,276 10% $54,174 90% $84,418 75% $77,107 $69,077 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 Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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