Medical Records Specialists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for medical records specialists is $24.35 an hour ($50,640 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($51,140). Iowa ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.71 | $38,910 |
| 25% of workers | $21.40 | $44,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.35 | $50,640 |
| 75% of workers | $29.77 | $61,920 |
| 90% of workers | $31.92 | $66,390 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $66,340 | 330 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $54,270 | 490 |
| Ames | $49,850 | 70 |
| Dubuque | $49,720 | 60 |
| Cedar Rapids | $49,710 | 180 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $47,680 | 80 |
| Sioux City | $46,130 | 80 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $45,560 | 210 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $40,980 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,480 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,920 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,860 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,340 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,910 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,630 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $54,260 |
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