Statistics

Professional Trends

Seattle Vs. Washington Medical Coding Employment

Seattle	2,220
Washington	4,920

Exactly 2,220 of the 4,920 medical coding professionals employed in Washington State, work in Seattle. Between 2006 and 2010, in Seattle, there has been a 2% decline in the number of medical coding professionals. As the employment for medical coding professionals in Seattle has decreased, overall employment in Seattle has increased.

Seattle Vs. Washington Medical Coding employment growth

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
4,800	4,540	4,470	4,470	4,920
2,260	1,990	1,980	1,830	2,220

Grey: Washington
Dark Yellow: Seattle

Medical Coding VS. All professions salaries in Seattle

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$34,500	$36,580	$38,560	$40,040	$41,000
$47,730	$49,890	$51,680	$53,240	$54,610

Light Blue: Medical Coding in Seattle
Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle

In Seattle, salaries for medical coding professionals have increased. In 2010 medical coding professionals in Seattle reportedly earned an average salary of $41,000 per year. The average salary for medical coding professionals in Seattle was $34,500 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Seattle.

Salary percentiles for Medical coding professionals in Seattle

10th percentile	$25,730
25th percentile	$31,550
50th percentile	$38,000
75th percentile	$49,230
90th percentile	$60,840

Seattle medical coding professionals earn a median yearly salary of $38,000. The 10% of medical coding professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $25,730 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 136% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Medical coding professionals and related professions in Seattle

Medical Billing	$41,000
Health Information	$41,000
Medical Coding	$41,000
Health Information Management	$78,125

Seattle medical coding professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Medical Coding schools in Seattle

There is only one accredited medical coding school in the city. Many of Seattle's medical coding professionals are graduates of this school.

Medical Coding Programs Offered In Seattle

associate	0
bachelor	0
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	1
Total	1

Seattle's medical coding school offers one medical coding degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Medical Coding Degrees In Seattle

associate	0
bachelor	0
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	24
Total	24

In 2010 approximately 24 students completed medical coding courses.

Medical Coding Faculty Salaries in Seattle, Washington

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