Medical Records Specialists Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,550 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.46
10th percentile $30,690
90th percentile $62,950
Employed locally 260
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,690
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $42,550
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $62,950

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $30,080
    Pharmacists $127,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Central Kentucky is $20.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.21 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Central Kentucky is 15.3% below 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,690 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.