Medical Records Specialists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $49,710 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $41,010
90th percentile $67,310
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,010
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $60,890
    90th
    $67,310

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $61,520
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,300
    Madison, WI $56,780
    Appleton, WI $56,100
    Kenosha, WI $55,760

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,070
    Dental Hygienists $81,080
    Physicians, All Other $364,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,930
    Nurse Practitioners $127,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Wausau, WI is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Wausau, WI is 1.1% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,010 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.