Medical Records Specialists pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for medical records specialists is $28.98 an hour ($60,280 a year). About 2,870 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($51,140). Wisconsin ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical records specialists in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.48 | $46,750 |
| 25% of workers | $23.80 | $49,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.98 | $60,280 |
| 75% of workers | $31.80 | $66,140 |
| 90% of workers | $38.33 | $79,720 |
Medical Records Specialists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $65,730 | 750 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $64,590 | 70 |
| Appleton | $63,510 | 100 |
| Madison | $61,860 | 490 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $59,600 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $58,470 | 60 |
| Green Bay | $51,850 | 180 |
| Wausau | $50,680 | 60 |
| Eau Claire | $49,630 | 130 |
| Fond du Lac | $48,590 | 30 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $48,680 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,970 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $100,440 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $48,380 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $88,130 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $51,350 |
| File Clerks | $45,130 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $89,260 |
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