Medical Records Specialists Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $48,310 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $39,550
90th percentile $74,840
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,550
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $74,840

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $88,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,380
    Nurse Practitioners $117,520
    Pharmacists $132,600
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Maryland is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Maryland is 3.9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,550 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.