Medical Records Specialist salary
From 13 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2072: Medical Records Specialists
Medical Records Specialist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Medical Records Specialist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2072, Medical Records Specialists). The median base salary is $65,000, 47% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,000 and $72,000.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Medical Records Specialist does
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
Typical tasks
- Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
- Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
- Scan patients' health records into electronic formats.
- Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations.
- Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.
- Maintain or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Medical Records Specialists), the median annual wage was $51,140 in May 2025, with 194,720 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $65,000, 27% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,020 | $37,000 |
| 25th percentile | $60,000 | $43,490 |
| Median | $65,000 | $51,140 |
| 75th percentile | $72,000 | $64,820 |
| 90th percentile | $97,778 | $81,150 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,020 |
| 25th | $60,000 |
| 50th (median) | $65,000 |
| 75th | $72,000 |
| 90th | $97,778 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Medical Records Specialist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Medical Records Specialist jobs is $65,000 (13 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,000 and $72,000.
Do H-1B Medical Records Specialists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($65,000) is 27% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($51,140, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.