Medical Records Specialists pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for medical records specialists is $24.40 an hour ($50,750 a year). About 3,890 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($51,140). Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.69 | $38,880 |
| 25% of workers | $22.12 | $46,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.40 | $50,750 |
| 75% of workers | $30.36 | $63,150 |
| 90% of workers | $37.03 | $77,010 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $60,960 | 300 |
| St. Louis | $51,260 | 1,410 |
| Cape Girardeau | $51,090 | 70 |
| Kansas City | $50,280 | 1,140 |
| Jefferson City | $49,540 | 80 |
| St. Joseph | $49,040 | 50 |
| Springfield | $47,510 | 530 |
| Joplin | $47,000 | 130 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,040 |
| Medical Assistants | $40,440 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,100 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $43,980 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $92,060 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,040 |
| File Clerks | $38,400 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $59,380 |
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