Ambulatory Coding Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Ambulatory Coding Specialist make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Ambulatory Coding Specialist in the United States is $46,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Ambulatory Coding Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,647
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,551 to $50,074
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,275
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Ambulatory Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,074 $4,173 $963 $24
Average $46,150 $3,846 $887 $22
25th Percentile $42,551 $3,546 $818 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Ambulatory Coding Specialist Salaries

An Ambulatory Coding Specialist'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 Do Ambulatory Coding Specialist 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 Ambulatory Coding Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $51,097.
  • California: $50,903.
  • Massachusetts: $50,225.

Top Paying Cities for Ambulatory Coding Specialists

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: $58,209
  • San Francisco: $57,636
  • Oakland: $56,358

What Skills Can Increase an Ambulatory Coding Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Written Communication (Mentioned in 2.65% Job Postings): Communicating information through written media to educate, inform and influence the target audience.
  • Legal Documents (Mentioned in 1.04% Job Postings): Legal document means any document affecting the legal rights of any person including, but not limited to, any deed, mortgage, will, trust instrument, contract or any document filed in any court, quasi-judicial or administrative tribunal.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 0.66% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
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Skills Demand Percentage
Written Communication 2.65%
Legal Documents 1.04%
Microsoft Word 0.66%
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 an Ambulatory Coding Specialist's salary.
  • Legal Documents: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 0%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Legal Documents
$47,534
3%
Planning
$46,150
0%
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How Education impacts an Ambulatory Coding Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ambulatory Coding Specialists 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 an Ambulatory Coding Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,470 and $45,511).

Ambulatory Coding Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ambulatory Coding Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 37.5%
Associates 25.0%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 12.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Ambulatory Coding Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ambulatory Coding Specialist'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

Salary Trends for Ambulatory Coding Specialist

Salaries for an Ambulatory Coding Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,419 in 2023 to around $57,820 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ambulatory Coding Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ambulatory Coding Specialist Over Time

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$58,419
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$58,128
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