Medical Records Specialists Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $48,120 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $73,520
Employed locally 260
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $48,120
    75th
    $58,350
    90th
    $73,520

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Charlottesville, VA $60,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,890

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Peoria, IL is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Peoria, IL 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.