Medical Records Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $46,450 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $32,460
90th percentile $70,200
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,460
    25th
    $38,510
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $70,200

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Charlottesville, VA $60,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,890

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,730
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Champaign, IL is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 7.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,460 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,510.