Medical Records Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for medical records specialists is $51,140 a year. By state, it ranges from $41,500 in Mississippi to $72,040 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,000
- 25th percentile
- $43,490
- Median
- $51,140
- 75th percentile
- $64,820
- Top 10%
- $81,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 194,720 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $72,040 | +41% | $46,300 | $128,010 | 270 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $63,960 | +25% | $44,650 | $84,540 | 650 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $63,180 | +24% | $45,700 | $91,650 | 400 |
| 4 | Washington | $62,270 | +22% | $45,500 | $98,130 | 5,010 |
| 5 | California | $61,810 | +21% | $43,800 | $102,470 | 18,700 |
| 6 | New York | $61,720 | +21% | $40,730 | $101,940 | 9,080 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $61,530 | +20% | $48,120 | $83,020 | 3,150 |
| 8 | Alaska | $61,090 | +19% | $46,390 | $90,530 | 1,070 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $60,940 | +19% | $40,490 | $88,900 | 1,120 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $60,350 | +18% | $43,960 | $81,620 | 3,500 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $60,280 | +18% | $46,750 | $79,720 | 2,870 |
| 12 | Colorado | $59,020 | +15% | $45,280 | $82,980 | 1,780 |
| 13 | Oregon | $59,000 | +15% | $44,260 | $81,120 | 2,560 |
| 14 | Vermont | $57,560 | +13% | $42,130 | $77,580 | Not published |
| 15 | New Mexico | $57,470 | +12% | $36,600 | $76,460 | 1,400 |
| 16 | Illinois | $56,440 | +10% | $38,890 | $77,520 | 5,740 |
| 17 | Delaware | $56,060 | +10% | $36,870 | $77,500 | 610 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $54,280 | +6% | $37,240 | $71,280 | 2,750 |
| 19 | Maryland | $54,220 | +6% | $35,400 | $82,090 | 2,440 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $54,210 | +6% | $37,930 | $79,530 | 280 |
| 21 | Idaho | $53,460 | +5% | $39,930 | $77,840 | 1,490 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $53,460 | +5% | $36,610 | $74,710 | 2,480 |
| 23 | Virginia | $53,290 | +4% | $37,630 | $78,680 | 4,630 |
| 24 | Utah | $52,870 | +3% | $35,720 | $82,640 | 1,910 |
| 25 | Maine | $52,090 | +2% | $42,210 | $76,660 | 1,000 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $51,670 | +1% | $38,620 | $74,990 | 1,640 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $51,610 | +1% | $36,920 | $76,950 | 900 |
| 28 | Georgia | $51,550 | +1% | $36,260 | $81,580 | 5,930 |
| 29 | Ohio | $50,990 | 0% | $38,060 | $79,290 | 7,440 |
| 30 | Missouri | $50,750 | −1% | $38,880 | $77,010 | 3,890 |
| 31 | Iowa | $50,640 | −1% | $38,910 | $66,390 | 2,250 |
| 32 | Nevada | $50,300 | −2% | $36,990 | $81,140 | 2,350 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $50,240 | −2% | $33,280 | $83,650 | 4,450 |
| 34 | Montana | $50,190 | −2% | $40,460 | $64,540 | 820 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $49,620 | −3% | $36,840 | $79,670 | 6,760 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $49,210 | −4% | $39,120 | $68,980 | 930 |
| 37 | Texas | $48,860 | −4% | $34,440 | $78,390 | 17,210 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $48,780 | −5% | $37,320 | $79,960 | 4,440 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $48,410 | −5% | $36,290 | $74,520 | 4,210 |
| 40 | Kansas | $48,160 | −6% | $36,680 | $77,910 | 2,030 |
| 41 | Michigan | $48,120 | −6% | $37,180 | $77,080 | 4,890 |
| 42 | Indiana | $47,670 | −7% | $38,270 | $79,270 | 5,860 |
| 43 | Arizona | $47,630 | −7% | $36,530 | $75,430 | 3,750 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $47,360 | −7% | $31,610 | $75,000 | 1,260 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $46,840 | −8% | $37,490 | $77,880 | 6,970 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $46,280 | −10% | $39,580 | $79,800 | 520 |
| 47 | Florida | $45,760 | −11% | $36,330 | $76,850 | 21,490 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $44,610 | −13% | $32,900 | $77,080 | 2,600 |
| 49 | Alabama | $43,810 | −14% | $30,250 | $64,730 | 2,330 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $41,740 | −18% | $33,920 | $65,090 | 1,920 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $41,500 | −19% | $31,010 | $61,580 | 2,310 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Medical Records Specialists salary questions
Which state pays medical records specialists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $72,040 a year (+41% vs. the national median of $51,140). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays medical records specialists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $41,500 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most medical records specialists work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 21,490, with a median of $45,760.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.