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

Medical Coder Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$72,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.63/hr
▲ 41% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
270
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,550 #1 of 51

Medical Coder pay in District of Columbia, explained

Medical coders in District of Columbia earn a median of $72,040 per year ($34.63 per hour), which is 41% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $46,300, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $128,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $72,040 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $72,040 is worth about $65,550 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,300
$22.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,040
$34.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,010
$61.54/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $72,040 $65,550
Maryland $54,220 $51,658 +$17,820
Virginia $53,290 $52,708 +$18,750

Medical Coder in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in District of Columbia?

Medical coders in District of Columbia earn a median of $72,040 per year ($34.63 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay medical coders well?

At $72,040, District of Columbia pays 41% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 270 work in the state.

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