Medical Records Specialists pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for medical records specialists is $22.17 an hour ($46,120 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.

$22.17Median hourly pay
$44,400–$59,950Middle half of workers, yearly
1,740People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). It is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($46,840).

Pay range for medical records specialists in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.61$38,700
25% of workers$21.34$44,400
Half of workers (median)$22.17$46,120
75% of workers$28.82$59,950
90% of workers$35.21$73,230

Medical Records Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lebanon$55,04060
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$49,7003,260
Williamsport$49,11040
Johnstown$49,09040
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$48,110330
Chambersburg$47,83070
State College$47,68050
Harrisburg-Carlisle$47,630360
Reading$46,170270
Pittsburgh (this page)$46,1201,740
Lancaster$45,340180
York-Hanover$44,840160
Altoona$44,47070
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$43,060280
Erie$42,64080

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)

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Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,260
Computer Systems Analysts$98,550
Medical Assistants$42,840
Pharmacy Technicians$41,780
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,210
Computer Occupations, All Other$103,420
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,060
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,610

Other job titles for this job

Certified Coding SpecialistCertified Medical CoderCertified Professional CoderCPCCoderCoding ConsultantCoding SpecialistDisability RaterEhr SpecialistFee CoderHealth Information ClerkHealth Information Coder

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.