How much does a medical records specialist make in Virginia?
$53,290a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Virginia. That is $25.62 an hour or $4,441 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,630Median: $53,290Highest 10%: $78,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| 75th | $64,950 | $31.23 | |
| 90th | $78,680 | $37.83 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,600 |
| Washington, DC | $58,810 |
| Richmond, VA | $51,370 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $50,590 |
| Staunton, VA | $48,270 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,180 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,970 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $46,350 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,830 |
| Winchester, VA | $39,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 20. Wyoming | $54,210 |
| 21. Idaho | $53,460 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $53,460 |
| 23. Virginia | $53,290 |
| 24. Utah | $52,870 |
| 25. Maine | $52,090 |
| 26. Nebraska | $51,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $25.62 ($53,290 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $53,290 against $51,140 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Virginia rank for medical records specialist pay?
Virginia ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays medical records specialists the most?
Charlottesville, VA, with a median of $62,600 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.