Medical Records Specialists pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for medical records specialists is $20.07 an hour ($41,740 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.31 | $33,920 |
| 25% of workers | $17.57 | $36,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| 75% of workers | $24.73 | $51,440 |
| 90% of workers | $31.29 | $65,090 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $48,770 | 290 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $41,780 | 670 |
| Hot Springs | $41,230 | 40 |
| Jonesboro | $38,080 | 80 |
| Fort Smith | $37,020 | 120 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical records specialists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 14,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $37,760 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,680 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $81,760 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $37,000 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $42,820 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $56,620 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,670 |
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