Medical Records Specialists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $48,970 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $71,640
Employed locally 1,250
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $71,640

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $60,940
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $54,180
    Columbia, MO $54,020
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $53,670

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Nurse Practitioners $129,390
    Pharmacists $137,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.5% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.