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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$24.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,510/year ($3,459/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 3,890 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $50,750 a year — though pay ranges from $38,880 for newcomers to $77,010 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,890 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $50,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,510 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $50,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,910 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,882 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,448 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,510 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,459 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Missouri?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Missouri is $50,750 per year ($24.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,000 and $63,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $50,750, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $41,510 per year ($3,459 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 3,890 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.