verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Medical Coder Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$56,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.95/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
610
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,168 #22 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Delaware, explained

Medical coders in Delaware earn a median of $56,060 per year ($26.95 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $36,870, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $77,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $56,060 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $56,060 is worth about $56,168 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #22 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,870
$17.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,060
$26.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,500
$37.26/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $56,060 $56,168
Maryland $54,220 $51,658 +$1,840
New Jersey $50,240 $46,174 +$5,820
Pennsylvania $46,840 $48,006 +$9,220

Medical Coder in Delaware: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Delaware?

Medical coders in Delaware earn a median of $56,060 per year ($26.95 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Delaware pay medical coders well?

At $56,060, Delaware pays 10% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 610 work in the state.

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