Medical Records Specialists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for medical records specialists is $27.14 an hour ($56,440 a year). About 5,740 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). Illinois ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.70 | $38,890 |
| 25% of workers | $22.25 | $46,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.14 | $56,440 |
| 75% of workers | $30.94 | $64,360 |
| 90% of workers | $37.27 | $77,520 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $57,970 | 4,510 |
| Kankakee | $56,450 | 40 |
| Springfield | $55,800 | 120 |
| Decatur | $50,070 | 30 |
| Peoria | $49,860 | 230 |
| Rockford | $49,770 | 120 |
| Bloomington | $47,710 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $45,960 | 70 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $46,670 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,650 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,570 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,090 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,360 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,930 |
| File Clerks | $49,920 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $45,490 |
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