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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$25.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,155/year ($3,596/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 21st of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,490 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $53,460 a year — though pay ranges from $39,930 for newcomers to $77,840 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,490 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $53,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,155 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $53,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,235 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,090 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,980 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,155 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,596 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Idaho?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Idaho is $53,460 per year ($25.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,450 and $64,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $53,460, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $43,155 per year ($3,596 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,490 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.