Medical Record Specialist salary in Colorado
What medical records specialists earn in Colorado and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,020$28.37 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$49,280 – $68,140Top 10%: $82,980+
Jobs1,7800.49× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Colorado cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,240 | $29.44 | 870 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $54,950 | $26.42 | 200 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $54,590 | $26.24 | 150 |
| Boulder, CO | $58,280 | $28.02 | 130 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,200 | $29.90 | 100 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $55,670 | $26.77 | 80 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $48,100 | $23.12 | 80 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $48,500 | $23.32 | 60 |
| Pueblo, CO | $48,590 | $23.36 | 60 |
| Greeley, CO | $48,320 | $23.23 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Colorado
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Connecticut · $60,940 Massachusetts · $60,350 Wisconsin · $60,280 Oregon · $59,000 Vermont · $57,560 New Mexico · $57,470
Other healthcare salaries in Colorado
Registered Nurses · $100,260 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,540 Nursing Assistants · $47,380 Medical Assistants · $48,400 Dental Assistants · $48,340 Pharmacy Technicians · $49,970 Physical Therapists · $102,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $70,050 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,880 Pharmacists · $156,030 Speech-Language Pathologists · $110,750 Dental Hygienists · $109,580
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Colorado?
Medical Records Specialists in Colorado earned a median of $59,020 a year ($28.37 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $49,280 to $68,140.
Where in Colorado do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Colorado, pay was highest in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $61,240.
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.