Medical Records Specialists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for medical records specialists is $29.67 an hour ($61,720 a year). About 9,080 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). New York ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.58 | $40,730 |
| 25% of workers | $23.56 | $49,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.67 | $61,720 |
| 75% of workers | $38.04 | $79,120 |
| 90% of workers | $49.01 | $101,940 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $61,190 | 8,090 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $60,230 | 830 |
| Ithaca | $56,830 | 110 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $55,860 | 610 |
| Syracuse | $52,450 | 320 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $52,270 | 280 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $50,890 | 70 |
| Binghamton | $50,290 | 80 |
| Kingston | $49,400 | 40 |
| Rochester | $49,010 | 500 |
| Utica-Rome | $48,120 | 130 |
| Glens Falls | $41,070 | 50 |
New York 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 York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $47,710 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,930 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,610 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,320 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,990 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $43,260 |
| File Clerks | $44,340 |
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