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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$22.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,662/year ($3,305/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 43rd of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 3,750 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $47,630 a year — though pay ranges from $36,530 for newcomers to $75,430 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $47,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,662 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $47,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,644 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$788 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,662 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,305 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Arizona?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Arizona is $47,630 per year ($22.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,150 and $61,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $47,630, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $39,662 per year ($3,305 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,750 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.