As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Med Rec Tech in Chicago, IL is $44,568. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,333 to $49,611, with most professionals earning between $32,656 and $54,202.
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A Med Rec Tech, or Medical Records Technician, is responsible for maintaining and organizing patient medical records in a healthcare setting. This includes accurately entering and updating patient information, ensuring the security and confidentiality of records, and retrieving records as needed for healthcare providers. Med Rec Techs may also be responsible for coding and categorizing medical records for billing and insurance purposes, as well as responding to requests for medical records from patients, healthcare providers, and other authorized individuals. Additionally, they may be involved in quality assurance activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of medical records. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of medical terminology and record-keeping systems are essential for success in this role.
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| Average Salary | Average Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $44,568 | $38,333 - $49,611 |
| Bonus | $8 | $0 - $119 |
| Total Pay | $44,576 | $38,333 - $49,730 |
| CITY, STATE | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| CITY, STATE Cicero, IL | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,333 - $49,611 | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0% |
| CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,333 - $49,611 | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0% |
| CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,289 - $49,553 | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL |
| CITY, STATE Evanston, IL | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,318 - $49,591 | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL |
| CITY, STATE Skokie, IL | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,318 - $49,591 | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL |
| CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL | AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,532 - $48,574 | COMPARE TO Chicago, IL |
| JOB TITLE | LOCATION | MINIMUM SALARY | MAXIMUM SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOB TITLE Med Tech | LOCATION Chicago, IL | MINIMUM SALARY $74,264 | MAXIMUM SALARY $91,301 |
| JOB TITLE Certified Med Tech | LOCATION Chicago, IL | MINIMUM SALARY $36,925 | MAXIMUM SALARY $43,963 |
| JOB TITLE Bio Med Tech | LOCATION Chicago, IL | MINIMUM SALARY $35,086 | MAXIMUM SALARY $41,497 |
| JOB TITLE Med Lab Tech | LOCATION Chicago, IL | MINIMUM SALARY $46,598 | MAXIMUM SALARY $59,970 |
| JOB TITLE Nuclear Med Tech | LOCATION Chicago, IL | MINIMUM SALARY $101,744 | MAXIMUM SALARY $130,380 |
| JOB TITLE Med Tech Supervisor | LOCATION Chicago, IL | MINIMUM SALARY $75,450 | MAXIMUM SALARY $98,748 |
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