Medical Record Specialist salary in Louisiana
What medical records specialists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,610$21.45 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$36,830 – $61,150Top 10%: $77,080+
Jobs2,6001.07× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,930 | $22.56 | 750 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,610 | $22.41 | 600 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $48,380 | $23.26 | 310 |
| Lafayette, LA | $37,440 | $18.00 | 130 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,350 | $18.92 | 130 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $43,300 | $20.82 | 120 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $40,990 | $19.71 | 100 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $40,350 | $19.40 | 90 |
| Hammond, LA | $48,060 | $23.11 | 70 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,350 | $22.29 | 70 |
| Alexandria, LA | $37,640 | $18.10 | 60 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $44,700 | $21.49 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $47,360 Pennsylvania · $46,840 North Dakota · $46,280 Florida · $45,760 Alabama · $43,810 Arkansas · $41,740
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Louisiana?
Medical Records Specialists in Louisiana earned a median of $44,610 a year ($21.45 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $36,830 to $61,150.
Where in Louisiana do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $48,380.
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.