Medical Records Technician Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Medical Records Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Medical Records Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $39,380 as of August 27, 2019, but the range typically falls between $34,777 and $44,961. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Records Technician organizes and evaluates patient medical records for an office. Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness. Being a Medical Records Technician abstracts and codes clinical data using standard classification systems. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent. Additionally, Medical Records Technician typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). The Medical Records Technician gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. To be a Medical Records Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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Medical Records Technician Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%