Medical Records Specialists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Medical Records Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,705 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.1% vs the national median of $50,250. An estimated 4,890 medical records specialists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,570 to $54,720 depending on location.
$48,705
Avg median salary in Illinois
$54,720
Highest paying metro
$44,570
Lowest paying metro
4,890
Employed in Illinois
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Medical Records Specialists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $54,720 | $46,030 | $56,680 | 40 |
| Rockford, IL | $52,070 | $44,900 | $63,550 | 190 |
| East Central Illinois | $50,070 | $44,440 | $56,420 | 210 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $49,790 | $44,080 | $63,070 | 3,220 |
| Springfield, IL | $49,360 | $44,160 | $59,830 | 150 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,400 | $40,990 | $51,330 | 30 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,120 | $40,580 | $58,350 | 260 |
| South Illinois | $47,540 | $36,660 | $56,950 | 260 |
| Northwest Illinois | $47,110 | $38,480 | $50,150 | 130 |
| Champaign, IL | $46,450 | $38,510 | $59,970 | 120 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,260 | $36,900 | $51,320 | 240 |
| Bloomington, IL | $44,570 | $36,020 | $47,340 | 40 |