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Medical Coder Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$52,870/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.42/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,910
public U.S. Median
$51,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,478 #30 of 51

Medical Coder pay in Utah, explained

Medical coders in Utah earn a median of $52,870 per year ($25.42 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $51,140. Entry-level workers earn around $35,720, while the most experienced medical coders reach about $82,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $52,870 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $52,870 is worth about $53,478 in national buying power — ranking Utah #30 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Medical Coder pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,720
$17.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,870
$25.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,640
$39.73/hr

Medical Coder pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $52,870 $53,478
Colorado $59,020 $57,272 −$6,150
New Mexico $57,470 $62,324 −$4,600
Wyoming $54,210 $58,485 −$1,340
Idaho $53,460 $55,983 −$590
Nevada $50,300 $50,311 +$2,570
Arizona $47,630 $47,310 +$5,240

Medical Coder in Utah: FAQ

How much do medical coders make in Utah?

Medical coders in Utah earn a median of $52,870 per year ($25.42 per hour), compared with $51,140 nationally.

Does Utah pay medical coders well?

At $52,870, Utah pays 3% above the national median for medical coders. An estimated 1,910 work in the state.

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