Medical Records Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for medical records specialists is $23.28 an hour ($48,410 a year). About 4,210 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). Kentucky ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.45 | $36,290 |
| 25% of workers | $19.50 | $40,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.28 | $48,410 |
| 75% of workers | $29.67 | $61,720 |
| 90% of workers | $35.83 | $74,520 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $53,460 | 1,610 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $49,760 | 540 |
| Paducah | $45,930 | 80 |
| Owensboro | $45,400 | 60 |
| Bowling Green | $44,770 | 180 |
| Elizabethtown | $44,480 | 110 |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $38,750 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,270 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,200 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,090 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,420 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $49,330 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $39,000 |
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