Medical Records Specialists pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for medical records specialists is $24.52 an hour ($50,990 a year). About 7,440 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($51,140). Ohio ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.30 | $38,060 |
| 25% of workers | $21.88 | $45,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.52 | $50,990 |
| 75% of workers | $30.54 | $63,510 |
| 90% of workers | $38.12 | $79,290 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $61,950 | 1,810 |
| Cincinnati | $51,350 | 1,300 |
| Columbus | $51,230 | 1,380 |
| Akron | $49,480 | 390 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $48,470 | 320 |
| Sandusky | $47,970 | 30 |
| Canton-Massillon | $47,550 | 220 |
| Lima | $47,360 | 90 |
| Toledo | $47,340 | 310 |
| Mansfield | $43,490 | 40 |
| Springfield | $39,650 | 30 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $38,920 | 160 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,280 |
| Medical Assistants | $42,810 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $102,320 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,650 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,570 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,780 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $71,330 |
| File Clerks | $40,650 |
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