Medical Record Specialist salary in Missouri
What medical records specialists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,750$24.40 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$46,000 – $63,150Top 10%: $77,010+
Jobs3,8901.06× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,260 | $24.64 | 1,410 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $50,280 | $24.17 | 1,140 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,510 | $22.84 | 530 |
| Columbia, MO | $60,960 | $29.31 | 300 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,350 | $22.76 | 190 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $43,140 | $20.74 | 160 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $47,000 | $22.60 | 130 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $46,380 | $22.30 | 90 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,540 | $23.82 | 80 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $51,090 | $24.56 | 70 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $49,040 | $23.58 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $45,700 | $21.97 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Georgia · $51,550 Ohio · $50,990 Iowa · $50,640 Nevada · $50,300 New Jersey · $50,240 Montana · $50,190
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Missouri?
Medical Records Specialists in Missouri earned a median of $50,750 a year ($24.40 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $46,000 to $63,150.
Where in Missouri do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Columbia, MO at $60,960.
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.