Medical Records Specialists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $59,540 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $95,150
Employed locally 40
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $47,600
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $84,230
    90th
    $95,150

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Rhode Island $63,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Cleveland, OH $61,230
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $59,870

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Bismarck, ND is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Bismarck, ND is 18.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,600.