Medical Records Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for medical records specialists is $23.86 an hour ($49,620 a year). About 6,760 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). North Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.71 | $36,840 |
| 25% of workers | $19.95 | $41,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.86 | $49,620 |
| 75% of workers | $31.15 | $64,800 |
| 90% of workers | $38.30 | $79,670 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $62,590 | 520 |
| Greenville | $62,570 | 390 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $57,290 | 620 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $54,340 | 900 |
| Jacksonville | $51,930 | 80 |
| Fayetteville | $51,570 | 280 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $51,110 | 1,450 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $47,360 | 130 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $45,180 | 360 |
| Goldsboro | $44,500 | 60 |
| Asheville | $44,280 | 270 |
| Burlington | $43,220 | 40 |
| Wilmington | $42,930 | 220 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,360 | 90 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $39,900 | 150 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,190 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,850 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,530 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $63,010 |
| File Clerks | $43,260 |
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