Medical Record Specialist salary in Georgia
What medical records specialists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,550$24.78 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$43,810 – $64,840Top 10%: $81,580+
Jobs5,9300.97× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,950 | $28.34 | 2,790 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $53,830 | $25.88 | 410 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,020 | $23.57 | 350 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,900 | $23.51 | 300 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $48,170 | $23.16 | 290 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,780 | $22.97 | 190 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $52,580 | $25.28 | 170 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $45,790 | $22.01 | 160 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $46,090 | $22.16 | 120 |
| Gainesville, GA | $46,800 | $22.50 | 110 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $46,350 | $22.28 | 100 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $45,350 | $21.81 | 80 |
| Rome, GA | $51,400 | $24.71 | 70 |
| Valdosta, GA | $46,770 | $22.49 | 70 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $46,970 | $22.58 | 60 |
| Albany, GA | $38,010 | $18.28 | 50 |
| Dalton, GA | $40,470 | $19.46 | 50 |
| Hinesville, GA | $55,880 | $26.86 | 40 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $43,230 | $20.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Maine · $52,090 Nebraska · $51,670 South Dakota · $51,610 Ohio · $50,990 Missouri · $50,750 Iowa · $50,640
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Georgia?
Medical Records Specialists in Georgia earned a median of $51,550 a year ($24.78 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $43,810 to $64,840.
Where in Georgia do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA at $58,950.
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.