Medical Record Specialist salary in Wisconsin
What medical records specialists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,280$28.98 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $51,140
Middle half earn$49,510 – $66,140Top 10%: $79,720+
Jobs2,8700.78× the U.S. concentration
Medical Record Specialist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,830 | $29.73 | 1,840 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,730 | $31.60 | 750 |
| Madison, WI | $61,860 | $29.74 | 490 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $51,820 | $24.92 | 180 |
| Green Bay, WI | $51,850 | $24.93 | 180 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $52,510 | $25.25 | 180 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $54,250 | $26.08 | 180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $49,630 | $23.86 | 130 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $58,280 | $28.02 | 120 |
| Appleton, WI | $63,510 | $30.54 | 100 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $64,590 | $31.05 | 70 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $59,600 | $28.66 | 60 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $58,470 | $28.11 | 60 |
| Wausau, WI | $50,680 | $24.36 | 60 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $51,710 | $24.86 | 50 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $48,590 | $23.36 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Medical Record Specialist pay in similar states
Minnesota · $61,530 Alaska · $61,090 Connecticut · $60,940 Massachusetts · $60,350 Colorado · $59,020 Oregon · $59,000
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a medical record specialist make in Wisconsin?
Medical Records Specialists in Wisconsin earned a median of $60,280 a year ($28.98 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $51,140. The middle half earned $49,510 to $66,140.
Where in Wisconsin do medical records specialists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI at $65,730.
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.