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How much does a medical records specialist make in Arkansas?

$41,740a year

Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Arkansas. That is $20.07 an hour or $3,478 a month.

Hourly
$20.07
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among states
50 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,920Median: $41,740Highest 10%: $65,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,920$16.31
25th$36,550$17.57
Median$41,740$20.07
75th$51,440$24.73
90th$65,090$31.29

Cities in Arkansas

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Memphis, TN$53,100
Fayetteville, AR$48,770
Little Rock, AR$41,780
Hot Springs, AR$41,230
Jonesboro, AR$38,080
Fort Smith, AR$37,020
Texarkana, TX$34,940
Salaries for every job in Arkansas

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for medical records specialists.

47. Florida$45,760
48. Louisiana$44,610
49. Alabama$43,810
50. Arkansas$41,740
51. Mississippi$41,500
Medical Records Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Arkansas?

The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $20.07 ($41,740 a year).

Do medical records specialists make more in Arkansas than the national average?

No: $41,740 against $51,140 nationally, 18% less.

Where does Arkansas rank for medical records specialist pay?

Arkansas ranks 50 of 51 states.

Which city in Arkansas pays medical records specialists the most?

Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,100 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.