Medical Record Specialist salary in South Carolina
What medical records specialists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$54,280$26.10 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$45,180 – $62,650Top 10%: $71,280+
Jobs2,7500.95× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in South 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 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,650 | $30.12 | 640 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $53,040 | $25.50 | 530 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,950 | $29.78 | 460 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $53,830 | $25.88 | 410 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $51,260 | $24.64 | 180 |
| Florence, SC | $51,870 | $24.94 | 140 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $61,520 | $29.58 | 100 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $48,380 | $23.26 | 90 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $50,200 | $24.14 | 90 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,090 | $23.60 | 70 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $46,200 | $22.21 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Maryland · $54,220 Wyoming · $54,210 Idaho · $53,460 Oklahoma · $53,460 Virginia · $53,290 Utah · $52,870
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in South Carolina?
Medical Records Specialists in South Carolina earned a median of $54,280 a year ($26.10 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $45,180 to $62,650.
Where in South Carolina do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Columbia, SC at $62,650.
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.