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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$23.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,383/year ($3,282/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 39th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,210 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $48,410 a year — though pay ranges from $36,290 for newcomers to $74,520 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,210 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $48,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,383 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $48,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,629 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,703 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,694 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,383 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,282 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Kentucky?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Kentucky is $48,410 per year ($23.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,570 and $61,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $48,410, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $39,383 per year ($3,282 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 4,210 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.