Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,110 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $57,170
Employed locally 130
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $47,110
    75th
    $50,150
    90th
    $57,170

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,160
    Dental Hygienists$84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,610
    Nurse Practitioners$128,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 6.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.