Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,580 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.03
10th percentile $30,170
90th percentile $59,720
Employed locally 140
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,170
    25th
    $35,420
    50th (median)
    $39,580
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $59,720

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,150
    Nurse Practitioners $108,190
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southeast Missouri is $19.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southeast Missouri is 21.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,170 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,420.