Medical Record Specialist salary in Arkansas
What medical records specialists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$41,740$20.07 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$36,550 – $51,440Top 10%: $65,090+
Jobs1,9201.18× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $41,780 | $20.09 | 670 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $53,100 | $25.53 | 660 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $48,770 | $23.45 | 290 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $38,530 | $18.53 | 200 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,870 | $18.21 | 130 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $37,020 | $17.80 | 120 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $36,910 | $17.74 | 110 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $38,080 | $18.31 | 80 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $42,660 | $20.51 | 80 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $34,940 | $16.80 | 60 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $41,230 | $19.82 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $46,840 North Dakota · $46,280 Florida · $45,760 Louisiana · $44,610 Alabama · $43,810 Mississippi · $41,500
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Arkansas?
Medical Records Specialists in Arkansas earned a median of $41,740 a year ($20.07 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $36,550 to $51,440.
Where in Arkansas do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $53,100.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.