Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,050 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.62
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $63,510
Employed locally 230
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $39,650
    50th (median)
    $47,050
    75th
    $58,690
    90th
    $63,510

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,680
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,900
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,860
    Nurse Practitioners$123,910
    Physical Therapists$97,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southeast Iowa is $22.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.12 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southeast Iowa is 6.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,650.