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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$28.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,714/year ($3,976/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 12th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 1,780 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $59,020 a year — though pay ranges from $45,280 for newcomers to $82,980 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,780 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $59,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,714 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,902 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,515 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,888 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,714 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,976 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Colorado?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Colorado is $59,020 per year ($28.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,280 and $68,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $59,020, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $47,714 per year ($3,976 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,780 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.