Medical Records Specialists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $51,960 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.98
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $62,860
Employed locally 130
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $47,760
    50th (median)
    $51,960
    75th
    $60,930
    90th
    $62,860

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Dental Hygienists $94,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Southwest Minnesota is $24.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 3.4% above 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,760.