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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$24.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,548/year ($3,462/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 28th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 5,930 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $51,550 a year — though pay ranges from $36,260 for newcomers to $81,580 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,930 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $51,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,548 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,006 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,944 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,053 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,548 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,462 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Georgia?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Georgia is $51,550 per year ($24.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,810 and $64,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $51,550, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $41,548 per year ($3,462 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 5,930 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.