Medical Coder salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$51,140

Median $51,140
Low $37,000High $81,150

Based on 194,720 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$37,000
25th percentile
$43,490
75th percentile
$64,820
90th percentile
$81,150

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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