Medical Record Specialist salary in North Carolina
What medical records specialists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,620$23.86 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$41,490 – $64,800Top 10%: $79,670+
Jobs6,7601.09× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $51,110 | $24.57 | 1,450 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,590 | $24.32 | 970 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $54,340 | $26.13 | 900 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $57,290 | $27.54 | 620 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $62,590 | $30.09 | 520 |
| Greenville, NC | $62,570 | $30.08 | 390 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,180 | $21.72 | 360 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $41,950 | $20.17 | 320 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $41,760 | $20.08 | 290 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $51,570 | $24.79 | 280 |
| Asheville, NC | $44,280 | $21.29 | 270 |
| Wilmington, NC | $42,930 | $20.64 | 220 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $44,740 | $21.51 | 220 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $39,900 | $19.19 | 150 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $47,360 | $22.77 | 130 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,360 | $19.40 | 90 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $51,930 | $24.97 | 80 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $44,500 | $21.39 | 60 |
| Burlington, NC | $43,220 | $20.78 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Nevada · $50,300 New Jersey · $50,240 Montana · $50,190 New Hampshire · $49,210 Texas · $48,860 Tennessee · $48,780
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in North Carolina?
Medical Records Specialists in North Carolina earned a median of $49,620 a year ($23.86 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $41,490 to $64,800.
Where in North Carolina do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Winston-Salem, NC at $62,590.
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.