How much does a medical records specialist make in Pennsylvania?
$46,840a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Pennsylvania. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.52
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $46,840Highest 10%: $77,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 75th | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| 90th | $77,880 | $37.44 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lebanon, PA | $55,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,700 |
| Williamsport, PA | $49,110 |
| Johnstown, PA | $49,090 |
| Allentown, PA | $48,110 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $47,830 |
| State College, PA | $47,680 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $47,630 |
| Reading, PA | $46,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,340 |
| York, PA | $44,840 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,470 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,060 |
| Erie, PA | $42,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 42. Indiana | $47,670 |
| 43. Arizona | $47,630 |
| 44. West Virginia | $47,360 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $46,840 |
| 46. North Dakota | $46,280 |
| 47. Florida | $45,760 |
| 48. Louisiana | $44,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.52 ($46,840 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $46,840 against $51,140 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for medical records specialist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays medical records specialists the most?
Lebanon, PA, with a median of $55,040 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.