Medical Records Specialists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for medical records specialists in the U.S. is $51,140 ($24.59 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $51,140
- Mean annual wage
- $56,790
- Median hourly wage
- $24.59
- Employment
- 194,720
194,720 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,000 | $17.79 |
| 25th percentile | $43,490 | $20.91 |
| Median (50th) | $51,140 | $24.59 |
| 75th percentile | $64,820 | $31.17 |
| 90th percentile | $81,150 | $39.01 |
Highest-paying states for medical records specialists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $72,040 | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $63,960 | 650 |
| Hawaii | $63,180 | 400 |
| Washington | $62,270 | 5,010 |
| California | $61,810 | 18,700 |
| New York | $61,720 | 9,080 |
| Minnesota | $61,530 | 3,150 |
| Alaska | $61,090 | 1,070 |
| Connecticut | $60,940 | 1,120 |
| Massachusetts | $60,350 | 3,500 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $41,500 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $41,740 median annual wage
- Alabama: $43,810 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $44,610 median annual wage
- Florida: $45,760 median annual wage
About this occupation
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.6% |
| Associate's degree | 25.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.4% |
| Master's degree | 4.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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