Medical Records Specialists Salary (2025)
Based on 194,720 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,000 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $43,490 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $51,140 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $64,820 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $81,150 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$43K
Median
$51K
75th
$65K
90th
$81K
Highest Paying States for Medical Records Specialists
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $80,250 |
| California | $68,230 |
| Washington | $67,480 |
| New York | $67,200 |
| Hawaii | $65,590 |
| Alaska | $64,440 |
| Connecticut | $63,970 |
| Minnesota | $63,570 |
| Rhode Island | $63,150 |
| Colorado | $61,810 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Medical Records Specialists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $80,250 per year, while Colorado has an average of $61,810 — a difference of $18,440. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Medical Records Specialists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 194,720 workers were employed as Medical Records Specialistss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $56,790 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-2072