Medical Records Specialists Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $47,670 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $65,620
Employed locally 650
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $41,220
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $60,150
    90th
    $65,620

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 41% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Ann Arbor, MI $59,360
    Minnesota $59,310
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $55,720

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,900
    Physicians, All Other $224,260
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Dental Hygienists $81,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Grand Rapids, MI is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.02 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.1% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,220.