Medical Record Specialist salary in Ohio
What medical records specialists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,990$24.52 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$45,500 – $63,510Top 10%: $79,290+
Jobs7,4401.07× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $61,950 | $29.79 | 1,810 |
| Columbus, OH | $51,230 | $24.63 | 1,380 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $51,350 | $24.69 | 1,300 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $52,000 | $25.00 | 470 |
| Akron, OH | $49,480 | $23.79 | 390 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $48,470 | $23.31 | 320 |
| Toledo, OH | $47,340 | $22.76 | 310 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $46,860 | $22.53 | 270 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,630 | $23.38 | 240 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $47,550 | $22.86 | 220 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $50,390 | $24.23 | 210 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $38,920 | $18.71 | 160 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,600 | $23.36 | 150 |
| Lima, OH | $47,360 | $22.77 | 90 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $46,910 | $22.55 | 60 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $46,340 | $22.28 | 50 |
| Mansfield, OH | $43,490 | $20.91 | 40 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,970 | $23.06 | 30 |
| Springfield, OH | $39,650 | $19.06 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $51,670 South Dakota · $51,610 Georgia · $51,550 Missouri · $50,750 Iowa · $50,640 Nevada · $50,300
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Ohio?
Medical Records Specialists in Ohio earned a median of $50,990 a year ($24.52 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $45,500 to $63,510.
Where in Ohio do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Cleveland, OH at $61,950.
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.