Occupation Salary Profile

Medical Records Specialists

SOC Code: 29-2072

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 industryā€™s numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. Excludes ā€œHealth Information Technologists and Medical Registrarsā€ (29-9021) and ā€œFile Clerksā€ (43-4071).

National Median (BLS)
$53,810
ā–² +4.97% Nominal +1.66% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$58,660
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
10,500
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Medical Records Specialists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $37,240
25th Percentile $45,450
National Median (50th Percentile) $53,810
75th Percentile $66,620
90th Percentile $84,340
P10: $37,240 P50 (Median): $53,810 P90: $84,340