Medical Record Specialist salary in Washington
What medical records specialists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,270$29.94 per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$50,250 – $79,680Top 10%: $98,130+
Jobs5,0101.13× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,530 | $31.51 | 2,830 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,890 | $29.76 | 1,340 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $56,750 | $27.29 | 420 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $58,410 | $28.08 | 180 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,580 | $24.80 | 170 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $57,960 | $27.86 | 150 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,630 | $28.67 | 140 |
| Yakima, WA | $52,500 | $25.24 | 140 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $58,330 | $28.04 | 130 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $52,060 | $25.03 | 120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $58,690 | $28.22 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $63,360 | $30.46 | 100 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $48,950 | $23.53 | 40 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $60,700 | $29.19 | 30 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $56,620 | $27.22 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Hawaii · $63,180 California · $61,810 New York · $61,720 Minnesota · $61,530 Alaska · $61,090 Connecticut · $60,940
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Washington?
Medical Records Specialists in Washington earned a median of $62,270 a year ($29.94 an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $50,250 to $79,680.
Where in Washington do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $65,530.
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.