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Medical Records Specialist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$24.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,264/year ($3,439/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 33rd of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 4,450 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $50,240 a year — though pay ranges from $33,280 for newcomers to $83,650 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,450 Medical Records Specialist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $50,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,264 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $50,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,849 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,843 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,284 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,264 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in New Jersey?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in New Jersey is $50,240 per year ($24.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,640 and $64,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $50,240, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $41,264 per year ($3,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,450 Medical Records Specialist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.