Medical Records Specialists Salary in Lincoln, NE

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lincoln, NE

Median annual salary $48,130 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.14
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $65,850
Employed locally 290
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $42,850
    50th (median)
    $48,130
    75th
    $59,470
    90th
    $65,850

    Lincoln economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,095 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,610
    Nevada $60,530
    New York $59,750
    Minnesota $59,310
    New Haven, CT $58,740

    Related occupations in Lincoln, NE

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,600
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,490
    Physical Therapists$96,280
    Pharmacists$132,700
    Dental Hygienists$85,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Lincoln, NE is $23.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Lincoln, NE is 4.2% 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 Lincoln?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in Lincoln, NE. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,850.