Wyoming Median
$54,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.06
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $51,140
State Rank
#20 of 51
280 employed here
How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Wyoming?
Medical Records Specialists in Wyoming take home a median of $54,210 annually — roughly $26.06 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $51,140.
Within Wyoming, entry-level pay starts around $37,930 while the top 10% make $79,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,770 and $65,800 a year.
Medical Records Specialist salary range in Wyoming
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,930 | $18.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,770 | $20.56 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,210 | $26.06 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $65,800 | $31.63 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,530 | $38.24 |
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How Wyoming compares
Wyoming ranks 20th 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 $57,470Illinois $56,440Delaware $56,060South Carolina $54,280Maryland $54,220Idaho $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 Wyoming
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 Wyoming pay ($54,210) 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 Wyoming?
The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Wyoming is $54,210 per year, or about $26.06 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,930 at the entry level to $79,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wyoming pay compare to the national average?
Wyoming pays Medical Records Specialists about 6% more than the national median of $51,140. Wyoming ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wyoming a good state for Medical Records Specialists?
Yes on pay — Wyoming pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,210 a year. About 280 Medical Records Specialists are employed in Wyoming. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wyoming?
The highest-paying occupations in Wyoming include Surgeon, All Other ($387,880), Physician, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physician ($264,580), 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.