Medical Records Specialists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for medical records specialists is $25.62 an hour ($53,290 a year). About 4,630 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). Virginia ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| 25% of workers | $21.73 | $45,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.62 | $53,290 |
| 75% of workers | $31.23 | $64,950 |
| 90% of workers | $37.83 | $78,680 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $62,600 | 220 |
| Richmond | $51,370 | 740 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $50,590 | 970 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $48,270 | 40 |
| Lynchburg | $47,180 | 150 |
| Roanoke | $46,970 | 180 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $46,350 | 40 |
| Winchester | $39,560 | 80 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $46,180 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $120,840 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,030 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,610 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,340 |
| File Clerks | $39,900 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $59,060 |
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