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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$21.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,061/year ($3,088/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 2,600 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $44,610 a year — though pay ranges from $32,900 for newcomers to $77,080 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,600 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $44,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,061 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $44,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,173 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,413 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$963 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,061 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,088 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Louisiana?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Louisiana is $44,610 per year ($21.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,830 and $61,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $44,610, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $37,061 per year ($3,088 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,600 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.