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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Nevada (2026)
$24.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,596/year ($3,550/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 32nd of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 2,350 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $50,300 a year — though pay ranges from $36,990 for newcomers to $81,140 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,350 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $50,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $42,596 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,856 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,848 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,596 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Nevada?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Nevada is $50,300 per year ($24.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,370 and $65,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $50,300, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $42,596 per year ($3,550 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,350 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.