The unemployment rate among Certified Professional Coders is 1.7 percent, compared with national unemployment rates of around 7.4 percent. While the overall salary slightly decreased this past year — it’s at $46,847 this year compared to $47,870 last year — the average salary for CPCs with more than two years of experience jumped to $48,925.
The report shows the most substantial salary increase takes place within the first 20 years of experience and credentials make a difference:
• Certified Professional Coder: $48,593
• Certified Professional Coder—Hospital Outpatient: $56,284
• Certified Professional Coder—Payer: $57,995
• Certified Professional Practice Manager: $59,619
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor: $61,115
• Certified Professional Biller: $61,667
• Certified Professional Compliance Officer: $69,138
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