Medical Coder salary in Colorado
The median medical coder pay in Colorado is $35.11 per hour, about $73,039 a year, based on 4 postings from 2 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 4roles with published pay
- $35.11median pay per hour
- $26–$45typical published range
- 2employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34.69 | $72,155 |
| 25th percentile | $34.69 | $72,155 |
| Median | $35.11 | $73,039 |
| 75th percentile | $36.66 | $76,242 |
| 90th percentile | $38.66 | $80,417 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 2 | $34.69 | $72,155 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health | 1 | $40 | $83,200 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $34.69 | $72,155 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $38.87 | +11% |
| California | $37.59 | +7% |
| New York | $37.48 | +7% |
| Arizona | $31.92 | -9% |
| South Dakota | $31.75 | -10% |
| Minnesota | $31.51 | -10% |
| Illinois | $28.97 | -17% |
| Texas | $26.86 | -24% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a medical coder make in Colorado?
The median is $35.11 per hour, about $73,039 a year, across 4 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $35 and $37 per hour.
Who pays medical coders the most in Colorado?
2 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Denver Health.
What do medical coders get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO$34.69/hr
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ$31.92/hr
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD$31.75/hr
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 3 postings$31.75/ hr$24–$46
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health SystemIllinois · 4 postings$28.97/ hr$23–$37
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