Medical Records Specialists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,540 or more. The middle half of medical records specialists in Washington earn between $48,970 and $75,140.
- $43K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $75K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,850 | $5,321 | $30.70 |
| Median | $58,810 | $4,901 | $28.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,970 | $4,081 | $23.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,140 | $6,262 | $36.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Records Specialists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Medical records specialists in Washington earn 20% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($80,250) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($56,790). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $51,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63,850 | $58,810 | $42,960 | $92,540 | 2,370 |
| Washington, D.C. | $80,250 | $72,040 | $46,300 | $128,010 | 270 |
| United States | $56,790 | $51,140 | $37,000 | $81,150 | 194,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Records Specialists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $63,850, a single filer in Washington takes home about $50,780 a year, or $4,232 a month and $1,953 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $51,448 | $4,287 |
| Working in DC | $50,780 | $4,232 |
| Working in MD | $50,662 | $4,222 |
| Working in VA | $50,626 | $4,219 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for medical records specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $63,850 buys what about $58,640 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Records Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$57,170
- Baltimore, MD$59,820
- Winchester, VA$45,600
- Lexington Park, MD$61,790
- Chambersburg, PA$55,550
- Charlottesville, VA$59,240
Highest-paying cities for medical records specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($97,430).
- San Jose, CA$97,430
- Sacramento, CA$76,110
- Chattanooga, TN$76,090
- San Francisco, CA$75,570
- Seattle, WA$72,530
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Medical Records Specialists salary in Washington: questions
How much do medical records specialists make an hour in Washington?
$30.70 an hour on average, and $28.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical records specialists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical records specialists take-home pay in Washington?
About $50,780 a year ($4,232 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,850.
Do medical records specialists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2072; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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