Medical Record Specialist salary in Pennsylvania
What medical records specialists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,840$22.52 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$42,690 – $60,510Top 10%: $77,880+
Jobs6,9700.92× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $49,700 | $23.89 | 3,260 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,120 | $22.17 | 1,740 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $47,630 | $22.90 | 360 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $48,110 | $23.13 | 330 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $43,060 | $20.70 | 280 |
| Reading, PA | $46,170 | $22.20 | 270 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $44,310 | $21.30 | 230 |
| Lancaster, PA | $45,340 | $21.80 | 180 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $44,840 | $21.56 | 160 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $44,550 | $21.42 | 150 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $43,330 | $20.83 | 140 |
| Erie, PA | $42,640 | $20.50 | 80 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $42,810 | $20.58 | 80 |
| Altoona, PA | $44,470 | $21.38 | 70 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $47,830 | $23.00 | 70 |
| Lebanon, PA | $55,040 | $26.46 | 60 |
| State College, PA | $47,680 | $22.92 | 50 |
| Johnstown, PA | $49,090 | $23.60 | 40 |
| Williamsport, PA | $49,110 | $23.61 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Michigan · $48,120 Indiana · $47,670 Arizona · $47,630 West Virginia · $47,360 North Dakota · $46,280 Florida · $45,760
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Pennsylvania?
Medical Records Specialists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $46,840 a year ($22.52 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $42,690 to $60,510.
Where in Pennsylvania do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Lebanon, PA at $55,040.
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.