Medical Record Specialist salary in West Virginia
What medical records specialists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,360$22.77 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$38,090 – $59,950Top 10%: $75,000+
Jobs1,2601.43× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in West 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 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $52,000 | $25.00 | 470 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $45,210 | $21.74 | 240 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $45,210 | $21.74 | 160 |
| Morgantown, WV | $50,220 | $24.14 | 140 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $51,870 | $24.94 | 120 |
| Charleston, WV | $47,130 | $22.66 | 80 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $39,560 | $19.02 | 80 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $46,910 | $22.55 | 60 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $38,840 | $18.67 | 50 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $46,340 | $22.28 | 50 |
| Beckley, WV | $41,320 | $19.86 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $48,410 Kansas · $48,160 Michigan · $48,120 Indiana · $47,670 Arizona · $47,630 Pennsylvania · $46,840
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in West Virginia?
Medical Records Specialists in West Virginia earned a median of $47,360 a year ($22.77 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $38,090 to $59,950.
Where in West Virginia do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $58,810.
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.