Medical Record Specialist salary in Illinois
What medical records specialists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,440$27.14 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$46,290 – $64,360Top 10%: $77,520+
Jobs5,7400.75× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,970 | $27.87 | 4,510 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,260 | $24.64 | 1,410 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $50,370 | $24.22 | 340 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $48,150 | $23.15 | 290 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,860 | $23.97 | 230 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,560 | $21.90 | 210 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $50,280 | $24.17 | 180 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,770 | $23.93 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $55,800 | $26.83 | 120 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $48,350 | $23.25 | 110 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $45,930 | $22.08 | 80 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $51,090 | $24.56 | 70 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $45,960 | $22.09 | 70 |
| Bloomington, IL | $47,710 | $22.94 | 40 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,450 | $27.14 | 40 |
| Decatur, IL | $50,070 | $24.07 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Vermont · $57,560 New Mexico · $57,470 Delaware · $56,060 South Carolina · $54,280 Maryland · $54,220 Wyoming · $54,210
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Illinois?
Medical Records Specialists in Illinois earned a median of $56,440 a year ($27.14 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $46,290 to $64,360.
Where in Illinois do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $57,970.
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.