Medical Records Specialists Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $52,070 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.03
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $65,310
Employed locally 190
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $44,900
    50th (median)
    $52,070
    75th
    $63,550
    90th
    $65,310

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 22% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,090
    Physicians, All Other $323,660
    Dental Hygienists $82,970
    Nurse Practitioners $130,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Rockford, IL is $25.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Rockford, IL is 3.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,900.