Medical Records Specialists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,190 -16% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $62,460
Employed locally 570
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $42,190
    75th
    $56,490
    90th
    $62,460

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,700
    Pharmacists $132,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Kansas is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Kansas is 16% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.