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Medical Coder Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$59,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.37/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
1,780
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,272 #17 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Colorado, explained

Medical coders in Colorado earn a median of $59,020 per year ($28.37 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $45,280, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $82,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $59,020 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $59,020 is worth about $57,272 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #17 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,280
$21.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,020
$28.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,980
$39.89/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $59,020 $57,272
New Mexico $57,470 $62,324 +$1,550
Wyoming $54,210 $58,485 +$4,810
Oklahoma $53,460 $60,859 +$5,560
Utah $52,870 $53,478 +$6,150
Nebraska $51,670 $57,345 +$7,350
Kansas $48,160 $53,471 +$10,860

Medical Coder in Colorado: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Colorado?

Medical coders in Colorado earn a median of $59,020 per year ($28.37 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Colorado pay medical coders well?

At $59,020, Colorado pays 15% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 1,780 work in the state.

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