How much does a medical records specialist make in Illinois?
$56,440a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Illinois. That is $27.13 an hour or $4,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.13
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,890Median: $56,440Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $56,440 | $27.13 | |
| 75th | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $57,970 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,450 |
| Springfield, IL | $55,800 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,260 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $51,090 |
| Decatur, IL | $50,070 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,860 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,770 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,710 |
| Champaign, IL | $45,960 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 13. Oregon | $59,000 |
| 14. Vermont | $57,560 |
| 15. New Mexico | $57,470 |
| 16. Illinois | $56,440 |
| 17. Delaware | $56,060 |
| 18. South Carolina | $54,280 |
| 19. Maryland | $54,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.13 ($56,440 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $56,440 against $51,140 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for medical records specialist pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays medical records specialists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $57,970 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.