Medical Records Specialists Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $47,540 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $65,800
Employed locally 260
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $36,660
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $56,950
    90th
    $65,800

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,490
    Occupational Therapists$83,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,530
    Physicians, All Other$339,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in South Illinois is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in South Illinois is 5.4% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,660.