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Just saw a salary survey - Averages for coders and MTs


Posted: Mar 22, 2015

On the Advance for HIM web site there is a salary survey from 2014. On the graph of average salaries, MTs were the lowest (even below billers) with average salary of just over 29,000. Coders made over 49,000. Pretty interesting

I saw that too, but AHIMA and AAPC stats are even higher - nm

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nm

That is what we have been telling you. - sm

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Not at all surprising.

Yes - Read between the lines

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However, what you don't mention is that the 49K is an experienced coder nearing the top of the pay scale, not someone just beginning. I made in the mid 40K range as an MT but it took years to get there, and we all know what happened to MT. I wouldn't gloat too much; pride usually goes before a fall.

No, it is not the top of the pay range. - Coder

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No, that is NOT the "top of the pay range," except perhaps for that survey, which is on the low side because it includes anonymous and uncredentialed people who might not be coders at all.

The professional association surveys are more accurate because they ask only members and those with specific credentials.

Pay depends on a lot of things, from region to education to working environment and experience.

We have had the "Wait until you get yours! Har har har!" discussion here before. Also the instruction on statistical math. I am not going to do either again.

Anyone interested in seeing the numbers for themselves can do so at the link below.


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