Medical Records Specialists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $49,560 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $39,040
90th percentile $78,570
Employed locally 1,540
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,040
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $49,560
    75th
    $63,280
    90th
    $78,570

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 38% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,230
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,630
    Ohio $51,420
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,850
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,170

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,460
    Physicians, All Other$231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,630
    Nurse Practitioners$127,020
    Pharmacists$133,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Columbus, OH is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Columbus, OH is 1.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,040 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.