Medical Records Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for medical records specialists is $22.52 an hour ($46,840 a year). About 6,970 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). Pennsylvania ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.02 | $37,490 |
| 25% of workers | $20.52 | $42,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.52 | $46,840 |
| 75% of workers | $29.09 | $60,510 |
| 90% of workers | $37.44 | $77,880 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $55,040 | 60 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $49,700 | 3,260 |
| Williamsport | $49,110 | 40 |
| Johnstown | $49,090 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $48,110 | 330 |
| Chambersburg | $47,830 | 70 |
| State College | $47,680 | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $47,630 | 360 |
| Reading | $46,170 | 270 |
| Pittsburgh | $46,120 | 1,740 |
| Lancaster | $45,340 | 180 |
| York-Hanover | $44,840 | 160 |
| Altoona | $44,470 | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $43,060 | 280 |
| Erie | $42,640 | 80 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,930 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,550 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,040 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,230 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,720 |
| File Clerks | $42,920 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $41,510 |
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