Medical Records Specialists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for medical records specialists is $29.94 an hour ($62,270 a year). About 5,010 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.87 | $45,500 |
| 25% of workers | $24.16 | $50,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.94 | $62,270 |
| 75% of workers | $38.31 | $79,680 |
| 90% of workers | $47.18 | $98,130 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $65,530 | 2,830 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $63,360 | 100 |
| Longview-Kelso | $60,700 | 30 |
| Bellingham | $59,630 | 140 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $58,690 | 100 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $58,330 | 130 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $56,750 | 420 |
| Walla Walla | $56,620 | 30 |
| Yakima | $52,500 | 140 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $52,060 | 120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $51,580 | 170 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $129,410 |
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $128,940 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $58,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $58,900 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $62,090 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $59,640 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $38,690 |
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