Medical Records Specialists
SOC 29-2072 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Medical Records Specialists is $48,780, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $53,690, and an estimated 185,690 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2021 and 2023, pay rose +4.5% while consumer prices rose 12.4% — a real change of -7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 7.1% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Medical Records Specialists has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,780 | $48,780 | 185,690 |
| 2022 | $47,180 | $49,122 | 187,720 |
| 2021 | $46,660 | $52,469 | 180,570 |
Nominal change
+4.5%
Inflation (CPI)
+12.4%
Real change
-7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+7.1%
Faster than average
Employment 2024
194,800
Projected 2034
208,600
Annual Openings
14,200
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Medical Records Specialists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $48,780. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $65,840 | +35% | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $61,320 | +25.7% | 270 |
| Connecticut | $61,300 | +25.7% | 1,570 |
| Hawaii | $60,940 | +24.9% | 590 |
| Minnesota | $60,570 | +24.2% | 3,530 |
| Maryland | $59,990 | +23% | 3,040 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $59,940 | +22.9% | 110 |
| New York | $59,050 | +21.1% | 7,860 |
| Washington | $58,580 | +20.1% | 4,710 |
| New Jersey | $58,520 | +20% | 2,980 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$35,080
25th Pct
$39,620
Median
$48,780
75th Pct
$61,960
90th Pct
$77,810
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing INC | WI | 1 | $55,723 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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