Medical Records Specialists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $61,200 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.42
10th percentile $40,260
90th percentile $85,130
Employed locally 490
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,260
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $61,200
    75th
    $79,130
    90th
    $85,130

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 34% 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
    District of Columbia $64,690
    New Haven, CT $58,740
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $58,450
    Connecticut $58,250
    Grand Junction, CO $56,020
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $55,290

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,260
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Hartford, CT is $29.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Hartford, CT is 21.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,260 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.