▲10%
$19.78
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.31
MEDIAN
$19.78
90%
$24.85
The average hourly pay for an Emergency Room (ER) Coder is $19.78 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$13 - $25
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$31k - $52k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Emergency Room (ER) Coders?
▲7%
What Do Emergency Room (ER) Coders Do?
Emergency Room (ER) Coder Tasks
- Assign diagnostic and procedural codes to ER charts in accordance with coding rules and regulations.
- Review patient charts to judge appropriate codes.
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Common Health Benefits for a Emergency Room (ER) Coder
Medical
71%
Dental
65%
Vision
59%
None
29%
Gender Breakdown for Emergency Room (ER) Coders
Female
76.9%
Prefer to self-define
15.4%
Male
7.7%
This data is based on 13 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Emergency Room (ER) Coders
What is the highest pay for Emergency Room (ER) Coders?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Emergency Room (ER) Coder is $24.85 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Emergency Room (ER) Coders?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Emergency Room (ER) Coder is $13.31 / hour
How can Emergency Room (ER) Coders increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Emergency Room (ER) Coder is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Emergency Room (ER) Coder that oversees more junior Emergency Room (ER) Coders, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.