As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Wilmington, NC is $55,596, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,069 weekly, or $4,633 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 Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $43,606 to $67,947. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,320) and 75th percentile ($62,061), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,947 per year. This $12,741 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 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 687 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 $43,606 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $49,320 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $55,596 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $62,061 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $67,947 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
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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, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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