Medical Records Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $52,370 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $41,150
90th percentile $63,110
Employed locally 800
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,150
    25th
    $50,370
    50th (median)
    $52,370
    75th
    $63,010
    90th
    $63,110

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Physical Therapists $98,110
    Pharmacists $133,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.93 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 4.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,150 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,370.