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2005 Salary Survey

Each year the Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) conducts a survey to evaluate the effect of certification on the general compensation of coders throughout the United States.

The results of the most recent survey, published in November of 2005, indicate that in general, Certification plays a significant role in the Coder's ability to attain a higher salary level. Education and experience also help to increase the Coder's yearly pay.

The following two tables provide just a few of the interesting statistics gathered by this year's survey:

2005 AAPC Salary Survey

To view all of the survey results and to read the Academy's analysis of the data, click here to download the 2005 Salary Survey (pdf).

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