Medical Records Specialists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $49,340 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $62,760
Employed locally 160
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $49,340
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $62,760

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,670
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Ann Arbor, MI $59,360
    Minnesota $59,310
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $55,720

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,550
    Physical Therapists$84,930
    Dental Hygienists$80,410
    Physician Assistants$136,710
    Pharmacists$138,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Traverse City, MI is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Traverse City, MI 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.