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Medical Records Specialists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Records Specialists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,440
Median Annual Salary
▲
+14.2% vs 2024
$57,160
Mean Salary
$56,440
Median Salary
$27.13
Hourly Rate
5,740 people work as Medical Records Specialists in Illinois
Medical Records Specialists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Records Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,440 per year ($4,703/month).
This is 6.0% above the national average of $53,233.
Illinois ranks #16 out of 51 states for Medical Records Specialists pay.
Approximately 5,740 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 14.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
Salary Range: Medical Records Specialists in Illinois
Salaries for Medical Records Specialists in Illinois range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,290 and $64,360.
Median $56,440
P10: $38,890P25: $46,290P75: $64,360P90: $77,520
10th
$38,890
25th
$46,290
Median
$56,440
75th
$64,360
90th
$77,520
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,890
$18.70
$3,240
25th Percentile
$46,290
$22.25
$3,857
Median (50th)
$56,440
$27.13
$4,703
75th Percentile
$64,360
$30.94
$5,363
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,520
$37.27
$6,460
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Records Specialists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Medical Records Specialists in Illinois is $56,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,160.
What is the salary range for a Medical Records Specialists in Illinois?
Salaries for Medical Records Specialists in Illinois range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile to $77,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,290 and $64,360.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Records Specialists in Illinois?
Entry-level Medical Records Specialists positions in Illinois typically start around $38,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Records Specialists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,740 people are employed as Medical Records Specialists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Records Specialists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Records Specialists in Illinois is approximately $27.13 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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