Trainee Medical Coder Salary in the United States

How much does a Trainee Medical Coder make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Trainee Medical Coder in the United States is $43,877 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Trainee Medical Coder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,024
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,864 to $48,665
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,211
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Trainee Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,665 $4,055 $936 $23
Average $43,877 $3,656 $844 $21
25th Percentile $39,864 $3,322 $767 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Trainee Medical Coder Salaries

A Trainee Medical Coder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Trainee Medical Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trainee Medical Coder's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,205
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,325
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,877
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,849
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,989
Levels Salary
Entry Level Trainee Medical Coder$42,205
Intermediate Level Trainee Medical Coder$42,325
Senior Level Trainee Medical Coder$43,877
Specialist Level Trainee Medical Coder$45,849
Expert Level Trainee Medical Coder$45,989
$42,205 0 yr
$42,325 < 2 yrs
$43,877 2-4 yrs
$45,849 5-8 yrs
$45,989 > 8 yrs
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How Do Trainee Medical Coder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Trainee Medical Coders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,581.
  • California: $48,396.
  • Massachusetts: $47,751.

Top Paying Cities for Trainee Medical Coders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,342
  • San Francisco: $54,798
  • Oakland: $53,583

What Skills Can Increase a Trainee Medical Coder's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.72% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Call Center (Mentioned in 3.4% Job Postings): A call centre or call center is a managed capability that can be centralised or remote that is used for receiving or transmitting a large volume of enquiries by telephone.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.72%
Call Center 3.4%
Customer Contact 1.92%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Trainee Medical Coder's salary.
  • Computer Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Systems
$52,653
20%
Analysis
$49,581
13%
Products and Services
$48,265
10%
Customer Relationship
$48,265
10%
Initiative
$48,265
10%
Collaboration
$47,387
8%
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How Education impacts a Trainee Medical Coder's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Trainee Medical Coders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Trainee Medical Coder with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,117 and $46,881).

Trainee Medical Coder Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Trainee Medical Coder
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.7%
High School 48.0%
Associates 26.7%
Bachelors 18.7%
Masters 4.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Trainee Medical Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trainee Medical Coder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Trainee Medical Coder

Salaries for a Trainee Medical Coder can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,087 in 2023 to around $42,336 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Trainee Medical Coder salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Trainee Medical Coder Over Time

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2023
$42,087
2024
$42,589
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$42,336
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2024 $42,589
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