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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Kansas (2026)
$23.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,478/year ($3,206/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 40th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 2,030 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $48,160 a year — though pay ranges from $36,680 for newcomers to $77,910 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,030 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Kansas (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $48,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,478 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,599 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,684 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,399 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,478 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,206 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Kansas?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Kansas is $48,160 per year ($23.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,860 and $59,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $48,160, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $38,478 per year ($3,206 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 2,030 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.