What are the main factors that influence a Certified Coder's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Certified Coder's salary?

A Certified Coder's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,575 for beginners, reaching about $79,037 at mid-level, and approach $79,557 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Coder?

Certified Coder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Coder roles are District of Columbia $81,158, California $80,850, Massachusetts $79,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Coder roles make?

Salaries for Certified Coder level roles vary by specialization: Coder: $73,300; Outpatient Coder: $71,822; Certified Professional Coder: $66,305; Medical Records Coder III: $66,303; Certified Medical Coder: $65,142.

Certified Coder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Coder make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Certified Coder in Delaware is $74,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,414
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,041 to $81,212
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,341

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Certified Coder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,212	$6,768	$1,562	$39
Average	$74,400	$6,200	$1,431	$36
25th Percentile	$67,041	$5,587	$1,289	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Coder Salaries

A Certified 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Coder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified 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): $74,575
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,121
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,037
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,349
Expert (over 8 years): $79,557

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certified Coder	$74,575
Intermediate Level Certified Coder	$76,121
Senior Level Certified Coder	$79,037
Specialist Level Certified Coder	$79,349
Expert Level Certified Coder	$79,557

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How Do Certified 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 Certified Coders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,158.
California: $80,850.
Massachusetts: $79,773.

District of Columbia $81,158 California $80,850 Massachusetts $79,773 Washington $79,480 New Jersey $79,450 Alaska $79,348 Connecticut $78,336 New York $77,926

Hawaii $76,614 Rhode Island $75,998 Maryland $75,580 Minnesota $75,008 Colorado $74,788 Illinois $74,715 Oregon $74,437 Delaware $74,231

New Hampshire $74,102 Virginia $73,813 Pennsylvania $72,971 Nevada $72,545 North Dakota $72,406 Michigan $72,186 Wisconsin $72,106 Vermont $71,944

Texas $71,497 Maine $71,468 Arizona $71,424 Ohio $71,373 Georgia $70,698 Indiana $70,361 Wyoming $70,295 Utah $70,192

Iowa $70,148 Kansas $69,797 Louisiana $69,694 North Carolina $69,657 Missouri $69,643 Florida $69,357 Montana $69,203 Nebraska $69,056

Kentucky $68,976 South Carolina $68,682 Tennessee $68,499 Idaho $68,426 New Mexico $67,891 Oklahoma $67,774 Alabama $67,341 South Dakota $66,615

Arkansas $66,220 West Virginia $66,007 Mississippi $65,369

Top Paying Cities for Certified 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:

Lincoln: $76,826
Little Creek: $76,115
Magnolia: $76,430

Lincoln, DE $76,826 Little Creek, DE $76,115 Magnolia, DE $76,430 Milford, DE $76,826 Marydel, DE $75,829 Millsboro, DE $76,826 Millville, DE $77,339 Milton, DE $76,826

Nassau, DE $76,826 Ocean View, DE $77,339 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,339 Seaford, DE $76,020 Selbyville, DE $77,339 Smyrna, DE $75,741 Viola, DE $76,430 Woodside, DE $76,210

Bear, DE $75,184 Newark, DE $75,214 Claymont, DE $75,272 Delaware City, DE $75,214 Hockessin, DE $75,272 Kirkwood, DE $75,214 Middletown, DE $75,587 Montchanin, DE $75,272

New Castle, DE $75,272 Odessa, DE $75,690 Port Penn, DE $75,008 Rockland, DE $75,272 Saint Georges, DE $75,214 Townsend, DE $75,580 Winterthur, DE $75,272 Lewes, DE $76,826

Wilmington, DE $75,272 Dover, DE $76,078 Dover Afb, DE $76,254 Bethany Beach, DE $77,339 Bethel, DE $76,020 Bridgeville, DE $76,826 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,159 Cheswold, DE $75,903

Clayton, DE $75,712 Dagsboro, DE $77,339 Delmar, DE $76,020 Ellendale, DE $76,826 Felton, DE $76,826 Fenwick Island, DE $77,339 Frankford, DE $77,339 Frederica, DE $76,826

Georgetown, DE $76,826 Greenwood, DE $76,826 Harbeson, DE $76,826 Harrington, DE $76,826 Hartly, DE $75,675 Houston, DE $76,826 Kenton, DE $75,712 Laurel, DE $76,020

Yorklyn, DE $75,272

Certified Coder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified 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 May 18, 2021

$67,041

Average $74,400/year

$81,212

$5,587

Average $6,200/month

$6,768

$1,289

Average $1,431/week

$1,562

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,212	$6,768	$1,562	$39
Average	$74,400	$6,200	$1,431	$36
25th Percentile	$67,041	$5,587	$1,289	$32

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