Medical Records Specialists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $53,970 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $44,470
90th percentile $66,250
Employed locally 190
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,470
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $53,970
    75th
    $62,540
    90th
    $66,250

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Northwest Minnesota is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 7.4% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,470 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.