Medical Record Specialist salary in New Jersey
What medical records specialists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,240$24.16 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$35,640 – $64,700Top 10%: $83,650+
Jobs4,4500.83× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,190 | $29.42 | 8,090 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,700 | $23.89 | 3,260 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $48,110 | $23.13 | 330 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $58,590 | $28.17 | 170 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,700 | $29.18 | 130 |
| Vineland, NJ | $51,580 | $24.80 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Ohio · $50,990 Missouri · $50,750 Iowa · $50,640 Nevada · $50,300 Montana · $50,190 North Carolina · $49,620
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in New Jersey?
Medical Records Specialists in New Jersey earned a median of $50,240 a year ($24.16 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $35,640 to $64,700.
Where in New Jersey do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $61,190.
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.