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How much does a medical records specialist make in West Virginia?

$47,360a year

Median yearly pay for medical records specialists in West Virginia. That is $22.77 an hour or $3,947 a month.

Hourly
$22.77
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among states
44 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,610Median: $47,360Highest 10%: $75,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,610$15.20
25th$38,090$18.31
Median$47,360$22.77
75th$59,950$28.82
90th$75,000$36.06

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$58,810
Huntington, WV$52,000
Hagerstown, MD$51,870
Morgantown, WV$50,220
Charleston, WV$47,130
Wheeling, WV$46,910
Weirton, WV$46,340
Beckley, WV$41,320
Winchester, VA$39,560
Parkersburg, WV$38,840
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for medical records specialists.

41. Michigan$48,120
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
Medical Records Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a medical records specialist make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $22.77 ($47,360 a year).

Do medical records specialists make more in West Virginia than the national average?

No: $47,360 against $51,140 nationally, 7% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for medical records specialist pay?

West Virginia ranks 44 of 51 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays medical records specialists the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $58,810 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.