Medical Records Specialists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for medical records specialists is $24.16 an hour ($50,240 a year). About 4,450 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). New Jersey ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| 25% of workers | $17.14 | $35,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.16 | $50,240 |
| 75% of workers | $31.10 | $64,700 |
| 90% of workers | $40.22 | $83,650 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $60,700 | 130 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $58,590 | 170 |
| Vineland | $51,580 | 50 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $48,660 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,210 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,890 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,610 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,310 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $58,300 |
| File Clerks | $44,400 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $39,020 |
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