Medical Records Specialists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $64,020 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $77,260
Employed locally 330
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $52,500
    50th (median)
    $64,020
    75th
    $64,020
    90th
    $77,260

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    District of Columbia $64,690
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    California $59,700
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,250
    Alexandria, LA $58,410

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,920
    Physicians, All Other$257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,960
    Pharmacists$137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,310
    Physician Assistants$138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Iowa City, IA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.49 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Iowa City, IA is 27.4% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,500.