Colorado Median
$59,020
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $51,140
State Rank
#12 of 51
1,780 employed here
How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Colorado?
Medical Records Specialists in Colorado take home a median of $59,020 annually — roughly $28.38 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $51,140.
Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $45,280 while the top 10% make $82,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,280 and $68,140 a year.
Medical Records Specialist salary range in Colorado
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,280 | $21.77 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,280 | $23.69 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,020 | $28.38 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $68,140 | $32.76 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,980 | $39.89 |
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How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Medical Records Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical Records Specialist salary in other states
District of Columbia $72,040Rhode Island $63,960Hawaii $63,180Washington $62,270California $61,810New York $61,720Minnesota $61,530Alaska $61,090Connecticut $60,940Massachusetts $60,350Wisconsin $60,280Oregon $59,000Vermont $57,560New Mexico $57,470Illinois $56,440Delaware $56,060South Carolina $54,280Maryland $54,220Wyoming $54,210Idaho $53,460Oklahoma $53,460Virginia $53,290Utah $52,870Maine $52,090Nebraska $51,670South Dakota $51,610Georgia $51,550Ohio $50,990Missouri $50,750Iowa $50,640Nevada $50,300New Jersey $50,240Montana $50,190North Carolina $49,620New Hampshire $49,210Texas $48,860Tennessee $48,780Kentucky $48,410Kansas $48,160Michigan $48,120Indiana $47,670Arizona $47,630West Virginia $47,360Pennsylvania $46,840North Dakota $46,280Florida $45,760Louisiana $44,610Alabama $43,810Arkansas $41,740Mississippi $41,500
Working as a Medical Records Specialist in Colorado
Nationally, about 195,000 people work as Medical Records Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($59,020) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Colorado?
The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Colorado is $59,020 per year, or about $28.38 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,280 at the entry level to $82,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Medical Records Specialists about 15% more than the national median of $51,140. Colorado ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Medical Records Specialists?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $59,020 a year. About 1,780 Medical Records Specialists are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.