Medical Records Specialists Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $43,520 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.92
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $65,790
Employed locally 70
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $43,520
    75th
    $51,440
    90th
    $65,790

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,230
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,630
    Ohio $51,420
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,850
    Columbus, OH $49,560

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $199,950
    Pharmacists $133,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Lima, OH is $20.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Lima, OH is 13.4% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.