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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Montana (2026)
$24.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,905/year ($3,409/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 34th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 820 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $50,190 a year — though pay ranges from $40,460 for newcomers to $64,540 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 820 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $50,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,905 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $50,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,843 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,840 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,602 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,905 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,409 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Montana?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Montana is $50,190 per year ($24.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,970 and $59,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $50,190, a single filer in Montana takes home about $40,905 per year ($3,409 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 820 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.