Medical Records Specialists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $47,130 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 120
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $53,290
    90th
    $62,650

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Columbia, SC $65,960
    District of Columbia $64,690
    Iowa City, IA $64,020
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,540
    California $59,700
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,250

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Waterloo, IA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Waterloo, IA is 6.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.