As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Washington, DC is $67,166, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,292 weekly, or $5,597 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $52,686 to $82,087. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,587) and 75th percentile ($74,976), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,087 per year. This $15,389 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, Washington Surgical Coder often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 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 $52,686 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $59,587 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,166 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $74,976 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $82,087 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
25% $59,587 10% $52,686 90% $82,087 75% $74,976 $67,166 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $59,587 to $74,976 with the average base salary of $67,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,892 to $75,161 with the average total cash compensation of $65,618.

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