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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$29.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,544/year ($4,045/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 9th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 1,120 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $60,940 a year — though pay ranges from $40,490 for newcomers to $88,900 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $60,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,544 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,133 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,662 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,602 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,544 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,045 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Connecticut?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Connecticut is $60,940 per year ($29.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,750 and $76,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $60,940, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $48,544 per year ($4,045 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,120 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.