Medical Records Specialists Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,070 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.07
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $64,780
Employed locally 210
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $50,070
    75th
    $56,420
    90th
    $64,780

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,480
    Dental Hygienists $81,680
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,990
    Physicians, All Other $259,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in East Central Illinois is $24.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.58 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in East Central Illinois is 0.4% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.