Medical Record Specialist salary in Virginia
What medical records specialists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$53,290$25.62 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$45,200 – $64,950Top 10%: $78,680+
Jobs4,6300.90× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $58,810 | $28.28 | 2,370 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $50,590 | $24.32 | 970 |
| Richmond, VA | $51,370 | $24.70 | 740 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,600 | $30.10 | 220 |
| Roanoke, VA | $46,970 | $22.58 | 180 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,180 | $22.68 | 150 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $45,830 | $22.03 | 120 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $43,270 | $20.81 | 120 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $45,280 | $21.77 | 110 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $39,560 | $19.02 | 80 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $46,350 | $22.29 | 40 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $48,270 | $23.21 | 40 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $49,780 | $23.93 | 30 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,310 | $23.23 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $54,280 Maryland · $54,220 Wyoming · $54,210 Idaho · $53,460 Oklahoma · $53,460 Utah · $52,870
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Virginia?
Medical Records Specialists in Virginia earned a median of $53,290 a year ($25.62 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $45,200 to $64,950.
Where in Virginia do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Charlottesville, VA at $62,600.
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.