Medical Record Technician Salary in the United States

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Medical Record Technician Salary in the United States

What is the salary range of a Medical Record Technician?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Record Technician in the United States ranges from $36,169 (25th percentile) to $43,818 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $39,939 and an hourly rate of $19. A Medical Record Technician's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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Medical Record Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $43,818 $3,651 $843 $21
Average $39,939 $3,328 $768 $19
25th Percentile $36,169 $3,014 $696 $17
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How much does a Medical Record Technician make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$36,169
Average $39,939/year
$43,818
$3,014
Average $3,328/month
$3,651
$696
Average $768/week
$843
$17
Average $19/hour
$21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $43,818 $3,651 $843 $21
Average $39,939 $3,328 $768 $19
25th Percentile $36,169 $3,014 $696 $17

How does experience level affect a Medical Record Technician's Salary?

An entry-level Medical Record Technician with less than 1 year of experience earns about $40,096. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $40,851. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $42,618. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $42,808, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $42,934.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Record Technician $40,096
Intermediate Level Medical Record Technician $40,851
Senior Level Medical Record Technician $42,618
Specialist Level Medical Record Technician $42,808
Expert Level Medical Record Technician $42,934
$40,096 0 yr
$40,851 < 2 yrs
$42,618 2-4 yrs
$42,808 5-8 yrs
$42,934 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Medical Record Technician vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Medical Record Technician is $44,053.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $43,466.
  • In New Jersey, a Medical Record Technician earns $43,290 per year.

How much does salary of Medical Record Technician vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Medical Record Technician is $49,880.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $46,285.
  • In Boston, MA, a Medical Record Technician earns $44,544 per year.

What are the salaries of a Medical Record Technician with different levels of education?

Salaries for Medical Record Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Medical Record Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $40,826 - $43,632. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Medical Record Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Medical Record Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 35.1%
Associates 44.1%
Bachelors 19.1%
Masters 0.5%
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What is the salary trend of Medical Record Technician?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Medical Record Technician compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $42,172 in 2023 to approximately $40,118 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Medical Record Technician salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Medical Record Technician Over Time

2022
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2023
$42,172
2024
$40,564
2025
$40,118
2026
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2023 $42,172
2024 $40,564
2025 $40,118
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Medical Record Technician bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 63.7%
Bonuses 5.2%
Social Security 5.3%
401k/403b 3.3%
Disability 0.6%
Healthcare 9.6%
Pension 3.8%
Time Off 8.5%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $39,939 63.7%
Bonus $3,286 5.2%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $3,319 5.3%
401K/403B $2,039 3.3%
Disability $347 0.6%
Healthcare $6,006 9.6%
Pension $2,386 3.8%
Time Off $5,340 8.5%
Total Compensation $62,661 100%
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