How much does a medical records specialist make in Kentucky?
$48,410a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Kentucky. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $48,410Highest 10%: $74,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| Median | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 90th | $74,520 | $35.83 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $53,460 |
| Huntington, WV | $52,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,350 |
| Lexington, KY | $49,760 |
| Clarksville, TN | $47,050 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,930 |
| Owensboro, KY | $45,400 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $44,770 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $44,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 36. New Hampshire | $49,210 |
| 37. Texas | $48,860 |
| 38. Tennessee | $48,780 |
| 39. Kentucky | $48,410 |
| 40. Kansas | $48,160 |
| 41. Michigan | $48,120 |
| 42. Indiana | $47,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $23.27 ($48,410 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $48,410 against $51,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for medical records specialist pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays medical records specialists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $53,460 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.