Medical Records Specialists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $49,360 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $37,570
90th percentile $65,710
Employed locally 150
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,570
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $49,360
    75th
    $59,830
    90th
    $65,710

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 34% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Medical Records Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,740
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,480
    Charlottesville, VA $60,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,890

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Springfield, IL is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.43 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Springfield, IL is 1.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,570 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.