Medical Records Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,230 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.44
10th percentile $40,160
90th percentile $103,650
Employed locally 2,060
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,160
    25th
    $47,830
    50th (median)
    $61,230
    75th
    $76,440
    90th
    $103,650

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,630
    Ohio $51,420
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,850
    Columbus, OH $49,560
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,170

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $29.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 21.9% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,160 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,830.