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

A Certified Coding Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,131 for beginners, reaching about $79,626 at mid-level, and approach $80,150 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Coding Specialist?

Certified Coding Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Coding Specialist roles are District of Columbia $82,291, California $81,979, Massachusetts $80,886. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Coding Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Certified Coding Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Coding Specialist: $82,623; Medical Records Coding Manager: $80,990; Medical Record Coding Quality Specialist: $74,360; Clinical Coding Specialist III: $66,300; Medical Coding Specialist III- Certified: $66,290.

Certified Coding Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Certified Coding Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Certified Coding Specialist in Delaware is $75,439 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,256
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,087 to $82,148
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,394

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Certified Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,148	$6,846	$1,580	$39
Average	$75,439	$6,287	$1,451	$36
25th Percentile	$68,087	$5,674	$1,309	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Coding Specialist Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Certified Coding Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Coding Specialist'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): $75,131
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,689
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,626
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,940
Expert (over 8 years): $80,150

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certified Coding Specialist	$75,131
Intermediate Level Certified Coding Specialist	$76,689
Senior Level Certified Coding Specialist	$79,626
Specialist Level Certified Coding Specialist	$79,940
Expert Level Certified Coding Specialist	$80,150

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

District of Columbia: $82,291.
California: $81,979.
Massachusetts: $80,886.

District of Columbia $82,291 California $81,979 Massachusetts $80,886 Washington $80,589 New Jersey $80,559 Alaska $80,455 Connecticut $79,430 New York $79,013

Hawaii $77,683 Rhode Island $77,059 Maryland $76,635 Minnesota $76,055 Colorado $75,832 Illinois $75,758 Oregon $75,476 Delaware $75,268

New Hampshire $75,137 Virginia $74,844 Pennsylvania $73,989 Nevada $73,558 North Dakota $73,417 Michigan $73,194 Wisconsin $73,112 Vermont $72,949

Texas $72,495 Maine $72,466 Arizona $72,421 Ohio $72,369 Georgia $71,685 Indiana $71,343 Wyoming $71,276 Utah $71,172

Iowa $71,128 Kansas $70,771 Louisiana $70,667 North Carolina $70,630 Missouri $70,615 Florida $70,325 Montana $70,169 Nebraska $70,020

Kentucky $69,939 South Carolina $69,641 Tennessee $69,455 Idaho $69,381 New Mexico $68,839 Oklahoma $68,720 Alabama $68,281 South Dakota $67,545

Arkansas $67,144 West Virginia $66,928 Mississippi $66,282

Top Paying Cities for Certified 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:

Lincoln: $77,899
Little Creek: $77,178
Magnolia: $77,497

Lincoln, DE $77,899 Little Creek, DE $77,178 Magnolia, DE $77,497 Milford, DE $77,899 Marydel, DE $76,888 Millsboro, DE $77,899 Millville, DE $78,419 Milton, DE $77,899

Nassau, DE $77,899 Ocean View, DE $78,419 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,419 Seaford, DE $77,081 Selbyville, DE $78,419 Smyrna, DE $76,799 Viola, DE $77,497 Woodside, DE $77,274

Bear, DE $76,234 Newark, DE $76,264 Claymont, DE $76,323 Delaware City, DE $76,264 Hockessin, DE $76,323 Kirkwood, DE $76,264 Middletown, DE $76,643 Montchanin, DE $76,323

New Castle, DE $76,323 Odessa, DE $76,747 Port Penn, DE $76,055 Rockland, DE $76,323 Saint Georges, DE $76,264 Townsend, DE $76,635 Winterthur, DE $76,323 Lewes, DE $77,899

Wilmington, DE $76,323 Dover, DE $77,141 Dover Afb, DE $77,319 Bethany Beach, DE $78,419 Bethel, DE $77,081 Bridgeville, DE $77,899 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,222 Cheswold, DE $76,962

Clayton, DE $76,769 Dagsboro, DE $78,419 Delmar, DE $77,081 Ellendale, DE $77,899 Felton, DE $77,899 Fenwick Island, DE $78,419 Frankford, DE $78,419 Frederica, DE $77,899

Georgetown, DE $77,899 Greenwood, DE $77,899 Harbeson, DE $77,899 Harrington, DE $77,899 Hartly, DE $76,732 Houston, DE $77,899 Kenton, DE $76,769 Laurel, DE $77,081

Yorklyn, DE $76,323

Certified Coding Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified 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

$68,087

Average $75,439/year

$82,148

$5,674

Average $6,287/month

$6,846

$1,309

Average $1,451/week

$1,580

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,148	$6,846	$1,580	$39
Average	$75,439	$6,287	$1,451	$36
25th Percentile	$68,087	$5,674	$1,309	$33

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