Medical Records Specialists Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $47,440 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $64,670
Employed locally 150
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $38,400
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $53,460
    90th
    $64,670

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Washington $62,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $59,870
    Minnesota $59,310
    South Carolina $58,510

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,660
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,770
    Psychiatric Technicians $39,470
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,660
    Dental Hygienists $81,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in South Bend, IN-MI is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 5.6% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,400.