SOC 29-2072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Records Specialists — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Medical Records Specialists is $60,280 a year, which is 17.9% higher than the national figure of $51,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Medical Records Specialists is $60,280 a year, which is 17.9% higher than the national figure of $51,140. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,510 and $66,140. The lowest tenth earn under $46,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,720.
The area has 2,870 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Wisconsin ranks number 11th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $65,730. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 362nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | −8.6% |
| 25th | $49,510 | −3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $60,280 | +17.9% |
| 75th | $66,140 | +29.3% |
| 90th | $79,720 | +55.9% |
| Mean | $60,610 | +18.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $65,730 | 750 | |
| 2 | La Crosse | $64,590 | 70 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $63,510 | 100 | |
| 4 | Madison | $61,860 | 490 | |
| 5 | Janesville | $59,600 | 60 | |
| 6 | Oshkosh | $58,470 | 60 | |
| 7 | Green Bay | $51,850 | 180 | |
| 8 | Wausau | $50,680 | 60 | |
| 9 | Eau Claire | $49,630 | 130 | |
| 10 | Fond du Lac | $48,590 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,280 goes as far as $64,060 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,060US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,280 a year, 17.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,750 to $79,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,870 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $65,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Records Specialists in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $60,280, or $28.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,140, so pay in Wisconsin is 17.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $79,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Milwaukee, at $65,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,870 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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