Medical Records Specialists
How pay grows with experience
Medical Records Specialists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,613 |
| Median (typical) | $61,373 |
| Experienced | $77,151 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Medical Records Specialists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $70,911 |
| New York City | $62,785 |
| Hudson Valley | $61,649 |
| Finger Lakes | $55,421 |
| Capital Region | $55,360 |
| Western New York | $54,700 |
| North Country | $53,875 |
| Central New York | $51,768 |
| Southern Tier | $49,689 |
| Mohawk Valley | $47,661 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Opticians, Dispensing$61,736 median (+$364) · +6.2% by 2032
- Recreational Therapists$65,242 median (+$3,869) · +24.5% by 2032
- Athletic Trainers$65,581 median (+$4,208) · +19.0% by 2032
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,771 median (+$4,398) · +24.1% by 2032
- Paramedics$68,223 median (+$6,850)
- Therapists, All Other$69,712 median (+$8,340) · +13.2% by 2032
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60,433 median (−$940) · +17.3% by 2032
- Surgical Assistants$60,277 median (−$1,096)
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,262 median (−$2,111)
- Psychiatric Technicians$59,199 median (−$2,174) · +27.9% by 2032
- Dietetic Technicians$49,539 median (−$11,834) · +26.5% by 2032
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48,184 median (−$13,189) · +27.0% by 2032
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