Medical Records Specialists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for medical records specialists is $26.07 an hour ($54,220 a year). About 2,440 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). Maryland ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.02 | $35,400 |
| 25% of workers | $21.26 | $44,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.07 | $54,220 |
| 75% of workers | $31.62 | $65,770 |
| 90% of workers | $39.47 | $82,090 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | $60,330 | 60 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $59,390 | 1,360 |
| Lexington Park | $55,370 | 40 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $51,870 | 120 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $144,680 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $47,850 |
| Medical Assistants | $46,410 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $113,610 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,120 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,750 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $70,040 |
| File Clerks | $44,920 |
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