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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$30.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,587/year ($4,132/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Medical Records Specialists (3rd of 51), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 400 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $63,180 a year — though pay ranges from $45,700 for newcomers to $91,650 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 400 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $63,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,587 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,833 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,358 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,587 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,132 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Hawaii?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Hawaii is $63,180 per year ($30.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,670 and $77,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $63,180, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $49,587 per year ($4,132 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 400 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.