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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$26.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,382/year ($3,615/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 19th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 2,440 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $54,220 a year — though pay ranges from $35,400 for newcomers to $82,090 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,440 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $54,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,382 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $54,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,326 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,148 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,364 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,382 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,615 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Maryland?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Maryland is $54,220 per year ($26.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,210 and $65,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $54,220, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $43,382 per year ($3,615 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,440 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.