Medical Records Specialists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $45,940 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.09
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $73,030
Employed locally 1,280
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $38,800
    50th (median)
    $45,940
    75th
    $59,230
    90th
    $73,030

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Washington $62,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $59,870
    Minnesota $59,310
    South Carolina $58,510

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,260
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $22.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 8.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,800.