How much does a medical records specialist make in New York?
$61,720a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in New York. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,730Median: $61,720Highest 10%: $101,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,730 | $19.58 | |
| 25th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $61,720 | $29.67 | |
| 75th | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 90th | $101,900 | $49.01 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $61,190 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,230 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,830 |
| Albany, NY | $55,860 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,450 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $52,270 |
| Watertown, NY | $50,890 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,290 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,010 |
| Utica, NY | $48,120 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $41,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 3. Hawaii | $63,180 |
| 4. Washington | $62,270 |
| 5. California | $61,810 |
| 6. New York | $61,720 |
| 7. Minnesota | $61,530 |
| 8. Alaska | $61,090 |
| 9. Connecticut | $60,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $29.67 ($61,720 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $61,720 against $51,140 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New York rank for medical records specialist pay?
New York ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays medical records specialists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $61,190 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.