Medical Records Specialists Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $56,100 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $56,100
    75th
    $61,790
    90th
    $71,630

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Records Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790

    Nearby metros — Medical Records Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Madison, WI $56,780
    Kenosha, WI $55,760
    Wisconsin $55,270

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,720
    Dental Hygienists$80,460
    Psychiatric Technicians$36,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Appleton, WI is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.28 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Appleton, WI is 11.6% above the national median of $50,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Records Specialists in Appleton?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.