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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$29.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,266/year ($4,272/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 8th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 1,070 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $61,090 a year — though pay ranges from $46,390 for newcomers to $90,530 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,070 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $61,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $51,266 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,151 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,673 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,266 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,272 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Alaska?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Alaska is $61,090 per year ($29.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,050 and $72,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $61,090, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $51,266 per year ($4,272 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 1,070 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.