Medical Records Specialists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Medical Records Specialists in Iowa earn a median salary of $49,910 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.7% vs the national median of $50,250. An estimated 2,640 medical records specialists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $46,430 to $64,020 depending on location.
$49,910
Avg median salary in Iowa
$64,020
Highest paying metro
$46,430
Lowest paying metro
2,640
Employed in Iowa
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Medical Records Specialists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $64,020 | $52,500 | $64,020 | 330 |
| Des Moines, IA | $52,370 | $50,370 | $63,010 | 800 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $51,580 | $46,720 | $59,670 | 230 |
| Dubuque, IA | $50,860 | $41,420 | $63,580 | 80 |
| Ames, IA | $50,700 | $40,140 | $57,630 | 70 |
| Southwest Iowa | $47,850 | $42,810 | $51,600 | 130 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,280 | $39,350 | $50,680 | 90 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,130 | $39,990 | $53,290 | 120 |
| Northwest Iowa | $47,050 | $40,970 | $51,480 | 160 |
| Southeast Iowa | $47,050 | $39,650 | $58,690 | 230 |
| Northeast Iowa | $46,600 | $38,610 | $49,800 | 200 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $46,430 | $37,660 | $50,480 | 200 |