How much does a medical records specialist make in Milwaukee?
$65,730a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.60 an hour or $5,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.60
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,220Median: $65,730Highest 10%: $80,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 25th | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| Median | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| 75th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $80,010 | $38.47 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists.
| La Crosse, WI | $64,590 |
| Appleton, WI | $63,510 |
| Madison, WI | $61,860 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,830 |
| Janesville, WI | $59,600 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $58,470 |
| Green Bay, WI | $51,850 |
| Duluth, MN | $51,820 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,680 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $49,630 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.60 ($65,730 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $65,730 against $51,140 nationally, 29% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $60,280, so Milwaukee pays 9% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for medical records specialist pay?
7 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical records specialist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,010 or more.
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.