Medical Coder salary in Ames, IA

How much does a Medical Coder make in Ames, IA?

Median base salary

Government data

$49,850

Median $49,850

Low $34,750High $73,120

Based on 70 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Ames, IA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $34,750
25th percentile: $41,010
75th percentile: $60,190
90th percentile: $73,120

Highest paying cities for Medical Coder

Iowa City, IA$66,340a year
Omaha, NE-IA$56,830a year
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$54,270a year
Ames, IA$49,850a year
Dubuque, IA$49,720a year
Cedar Rapids, IA$49,710a year
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA$47,680a year
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$46,130a year

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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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