Medical Records Specialists Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $52,320 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $52,320
    75th
    $60,960
    90th
    $73,940

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Bozeman, MT $50,060
    Billings, MT $48,480
    Binghamton, NY $48,370
    Missoula, MT $48,370
    Great Falls, MT $47,830
    Sumter, SC $46,800

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,630
    Pharmacists $139,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,920
    Physical Therapists $82,770
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Helena, MT is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Helena, MT is 4.1% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.