As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Tennessee is $56,766, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,092 weekly, or $4,731 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 Tennessee vary widely, spanning from $44,518 to $69,374. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,355) and 75th percentile ($63,365), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,374 per year. This $13,010 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, Tennessee Surgical Coder often earn 6.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Tennessee currently ranks 43 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 $44,518 TN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $50,355 TN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $56,766 TN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $63,365 TN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $69,374 TN September 01, 2026
25% $50,355 10% $44,518 90% $69,374 75% $63,365 $56,766 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $54,843 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $54,446 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $53,789 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $54,595 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $55,539 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $55,458 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $54,300 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $54,093 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $53,911 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $53,959 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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