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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Maine (2026)
$25.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,342/year ($3,445/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 25th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,000 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $52,090 a year — though pay ranges from $42,210 for newcomers to $76,660 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,000 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $52,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,342 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $52,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,071 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,985 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,342 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Maine?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Maine is $52,090 per year ($25.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,330 and $61,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $52,090, a single filer in Maine takes home about $41,342 per year ($3,445 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,000 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.