Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,020 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $42,040
90th percentile $63,840
Employed locally 80
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,040
    25th
    $45,460
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $56,660
    90th
    $63,840

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,110
    Pharmacists $145,600
    Dental Hygienists $93,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southeast Minnesota is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 0.5% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,040 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,460.