How much does a medical records specialist make in Providence?
$62,030a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $29.82 an hour or $5,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.82
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 374
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,060Median: $62,030Highest 10%: $84,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 25th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| Median | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 75th | $67,930 | $32.66 | |
| 90th | $84,540 | $40.64 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $29.82 ($62,030 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $62,030 against $51,140 nationally, 21% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $63,960, so Providence pays 3% less.
Where does Providence rank for medical records specialist pay?
24 of 374 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical records specialist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,540 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.