Medical Records Specialists Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $38,680 -23% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $25,160
90th percentile $53,090
Employed locally 280
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,160
    25th
    $31,370
    50th (median)
    $38,680
    75th
    $45,930
    90th
    $53,090

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $67,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,400
    Pharmacists $127,960
    Nurse Practitioners $102,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in East Kentucky is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in East Kentucky is 23% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,160 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,370.