Medical Records Specialists Salary in Illinois
Medical Records Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $56,440 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($51,140)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,740
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,890; the top 10% earn over $77,520. Nationally the range is $37,000 to $81,150.
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Medical Records Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do medical records specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $56,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,890 and the top 10% earn over $77,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for medical records specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $51,140). Living costs are not included.