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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$24.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,049/year ($3,504/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 26th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,640 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $51,670 a year — though pay ranges from $38,620 for newcomers to $74,990 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,640 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $51,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,049 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $51,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,020 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,953 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,647 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,049 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Nebraska?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Nebraska is $51,670 per year ($24.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,610 and $62,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $51,670, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $42,049 per year ($3,504 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,640 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.