Medical Records Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $51,580 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $41,400
90th percentile $68,440
Employed locally 230
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,400
    25th
    $46,720
    50th (median)
    $51,580
    75th
    $59,670
    90th
    $68,440

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    District of Columbia $64,690
    Iowa City, IA $64,020
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    California $59,700
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,250

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Pharmacists $130,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.86 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 2.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,400 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,720.