How much does a Medical Coding Trainer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Coding Trainer in San Diego, CA is $52,070. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $41,898 to a high of $64,217, with most professionals earning between $46,746 and $58,428.

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What is a Medical Coding Trainer?

A Medical Coding Trainer is responsible for developing and delivering training programs to educate and train medical coders on proper coding procedures, regulations, and industry standards. They create and update training materials, conduct classroom or online training sessions, and provide ongoing support and guidance to coders to ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines. Additionally, they may also assess the performance of coders and provide feedback to help them improve their coding skills. The Medical Coding Trainer plays a crucial role in ensuring that coders have the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately assign medical codes for billing and reimbursement purposes.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Medical Coding Trainer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Coding Trainer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Medical Coding Trainer ranges from $46,746 to $58,428 with the average base salary of $52,070. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,863 to $58,514 with the average total cash compensation of $52,160.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $52,070 $46,746 - $58,428
Bonus $90 $118 - $86
Total Pay $52,160 $46,863 - $58,514
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,607 - $58,256 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,746 - $58,428 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,486 - $58,104 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,638 - $58,293 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,486 - $58,104 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,413 - $58,013 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE Medical Records Coding Trainer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $80,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,110
JOB TITLE Medical Records Coding Manager LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $80,396 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,102
JOB TITLE Medical Coding LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $37,347 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,871
JOB TITLE Medical Coding and Billing LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $41,401 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,952
JOB TITLE Medical Coding Supervisor LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $86,692 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,987
JOB TITLE Medical Coding Associate LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $37,784 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,253
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