Medical Records Specialists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for medical records specialists is $26.10 an hour ($54,280 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). South Carolina ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.90 | $37,240 |
| 25% of workers | $21.72 | $45,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.10 | $54,280 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,650 |
| 90% of workers | $34.27 | $71,280 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $62,650 | 640 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $61,950 | 460 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $61,520 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $53,040 | 530 |
| Florence | $51,870 | 140 |
| Spartanburg | $51,260 | 180 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $48,380 | 90 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $40,170 |
| Medical Assistants | $41,160 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,120 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,280 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,840 |
| File Clerks | $39,350 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,820 |
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