Medical Records Specialists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for medical records specialists is $23.45 an hour ($48,780 a year). About 4,440 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($51,140). Tennessee ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| 25% of workers | $19.64 | $40,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.45 | $48,780 |
| 75% of workers | $30.25 | $62,930 |
| 90% of workers | $38.44 | $79,960 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $57,150 | 90 |
| Memphis | $53,100 | 660 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $51,300 | 1,640 |
| Chattanooga | $49,020 | 350 |
| Knoxville | $47,660 | 760 |
| Johnson City | $47,150 | 100 |
| Clarksville | $47,050 | 120 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $45,830 | 120 |
| Cleveland | $45,760 | 30 |
| Morristown | $40,550 | 30 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $39,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,570 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,920 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $76,470 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,630 |
| File Clerks | $43,010 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $44,720 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,180 |
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