How much does a medical records specialist make in Portland?
$61,890a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,230Median: $61,890Highest 10%: $85,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| Median | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $75,950 | $36.51 | |
| 90th | $85,490 | $41.10 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists.
| Corvallis, OR | $64,450 |
| Bend, OR | $62,980 |
| Salem, OR | $57,010 |
| Eugene, OR | $53,750 |
| Medford, OR | $50,220 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.75 ($61,890 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $61,890 against $51,140 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $59,000, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for medical records specialist pay?
28 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical records specialist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,490 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.