Medical Records Specialists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $50,860 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $40,970
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,970
    25th
    $41,420
    50th (median)
    $50,860
    75th
    $63,580
    90th
    $63,580

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 33% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $70,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,740
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,320
    Physical Therapists $96,320
    Nurse Practitioners $130,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Dubuque, IA is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Dubuque, IA is 1.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,970 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,420.