Medical Record Specialist salary in New York
What medical records specialists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,720$29.67 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$49,010 – $79,120Top 10%: $101,940+
Jobs9,0800.75× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $60,230 | $28.96 | 830 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $55,860 | $26.86 | 610 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,010 | $23.56 | 500 |
| Syracuse, NY | $52,450 | $25.22 | 320 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $52,270 | $25.13 | 280 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $55,500 | $26.68 | 190 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $48,120 | $23.13 | 130 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $46,990 | $22.59 | 130 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $49,350 | $23.73 | 120 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,830 | $27.32 | 110 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,290 | $24.18 | 80 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $50,890 | $24.47 | 70 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $41,070 | $19.74 | 50 |
| Kingston, NY | $49,400 | $23.75 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Washington · $62,270 California · $61,810 Minnesota · $61,530 Alaska · $61,090 Connecticut · $60,940 Massachusetts · $60,350
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in New York?
Medical Records Specialists in New York earned a median of $61,720 a year ($29.67 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $49,010 to $79,120.
Where in New York do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, 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.