As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Wilmington, DE is $61,409, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,181 weekly, or $5,117 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 Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $48,163 to $75,051. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,475) and 75th percentile ($68,550), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,051 per year. This $14,075 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, Wilmington Surgical Coder often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 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 $48,163 Wilmington, DE June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $54,475 Wilmington, DE June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $61,409 Wilmington, DE June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $68,550 Wilmington, DE June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $75,051 Wilmington, DE June 01, 2026
25% $54,475 10% $48,163 90% $75,051 75% $68,550 $61,409 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 Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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