Medical Records Specialists Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,260 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $34,280
90th percentile $56,930
Employed locally 240
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,280
    25th
    $36,900
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $51,320
    90th
    $56,930

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,170
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,310
    Paramedics $47,610
    Nurse Practitioners $126,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in West Central Illinois is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in West Central Illinois is 7.9% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,280 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,900.