Medical Records Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $45,910 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $73,040
Employed locally 180
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $40,930
    50th (median)
    $45,910
    75th
    $59,070
    90th
    $73,040

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Ann Arbor, MI $59,360
    Minnesota $59,310
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $55,720

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,820
    Physicians, All Other$234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,180
    Dental Hygienists$76,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,930.