Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,600 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 200
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $61,650

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,370
    Nurse Practitioners$129,200
    Pharmacists$133,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northeast Iowa is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northeast Iowa is 7.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.