Medical Record Specialist salary in Minnesota
What medical records specialists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,530$29.58 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$49,690 – $70,070Top 10%: $83,020+
Jobs3,1500.85× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,830 | $29.73 | 1,840 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $51,610 | $24.81 | 430 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $58,090 | $27.93 | 200 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $51,820 | $24.92 | 180 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $46,280 | $22.25 | 140 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $57,190 | $27.49 | 120 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $59,640 | $28.67 | 100 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $45,860 | $22.05 | 80 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,490 | $29.08 | 80 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $64,590 | $31.05 | 70 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $57,790 | $27.79 | 60 |
| Mankato, MN | $53,040 | $25.50 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Washington · $62,270 California · $61,810 New York · $61,720 Alaska · $61,090 Connecticut · $60,940 Massachusetts · $60,350
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Minnesota?
Medical Records Specialists in Minnesota earned a median of $61,530 a year ($29.58 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $49,690 to $70,070.
Where in Minnesota do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN at $64,590.
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.