Illinois Median
$56,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $51,140
State Rank
#16 of 51
5,740 employed here
How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Illinois?
A Medical Records Specialist working in Illinois earns a median salary of $56,440 per year, or about $27.13 per hour. That is 10% above the national median of $51,140 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $38,890 while the top 10% make $77,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,290 and $64,360 a year.
Medical Records Specialist salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,890 | $18.70 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,290 | $22.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,440 | $27.13 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,360 | $30.94 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,520 | $37.27 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 16th 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 $60,280Colorado $59,020Oregon $59,000Vermont $57,560New Mexico $57,470Delaware $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 Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($56,440) 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 Illinois?
The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Illinois is $56,440 per year, or about $27.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,890 at the entry level to $77,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Medical Records Specialists about 10% more than the national median of $51,140. Illinois ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Medical Records Specialists?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $56,440 a year. About 5,740 Medical Records Specialists are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.