Medical Records Specialists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for medical records specialists is $21.45 an hour ($44,610 a year). About 2,600 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.82 | $32,900 |
| 25% of workers | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.45 | $44,610 |
| 75% of workers | $29.40 | $61,150 |
| 90% of workers | $37.06 | $77,080 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $48,380 | 310 |
| Hammond | $48,060 | 70 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $46,930 | 750 |
| Baton Rouge | $46,610 | 600 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $43,300 | 120 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $40,350 | 90 |
| Monroe | $39,350 | 130 |
| Alexandria | $37,640 | 60 |
| Lafayette | $37,440 | 130 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $77,000 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,660 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $36,930 |
| File Clerks | $32,200 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
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