How much does a medical records specialist make in Louisiana?
$44,610a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Louisiana. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.45
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,900Median: $44,610Highest 10%: $77,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,900 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| Median | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| 75th | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 90th | $77,080 | $37.06 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $48,380 |
| Hammond, LA | $48,060 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,930 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,610 |
| Slidell, LA | $43,300 |
| Houma, LA | $40,350 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,350 |
| Alexandria, LA | $37,640 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 45. Pennsylvania | $46,840 |
| 46. North Dakota | $46,280 |
| 47. Florida | $45,760 |
| 48. Louisiana | $44,610 |
| 49. Alabama | $43,810 |
| 50. Arkansas | $41,740 |
| 51. Mississippi | $41,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.45 ($44,610 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $44,610 against $51,140 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for medical records specialist pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays medical records specialists the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $48,380 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.