How much does a medical records specialist make in Washington?
$62,270a year
Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in Washington. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,500Median: $62,270Highest 10%: $98,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $50,250 | $24.16 | |
| Median | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| 90th | $98,130 | $47.18 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $65,530 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $63,360 |
| Portland, OR | $61,890 |
| Longview, WA | $60,700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,630 |
| Bremerton, WA | $58,690 |
| Kennewick, WA | $58,330 |
| Spokane, WA | $56,750 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $56,620 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,500 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $52,060 |
| Olympia, WA | $51,580 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical records specialists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $72,040 |
| 2. Rhode Island | $63,960 |
| 3. Hawaii | $63,180 |
| 4. Washington | $62,270 |
| 5. California | $61,810 |
| 6. New York | $61,720 |
| 7. Minnesota | $61,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $29.94 ($62,270 a year).
Do medical records specialists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $62,270 against $51,140 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Washington rank for medical records specialist pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays medical records specialists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $65,530 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.