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Medical Records Specialist Salary in New York (2026)
$29.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,036/year ($4,086/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 6th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 9,080 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $61,720 a year — though pay ranges from $40,730 for newcomers to $101,940 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,080 Medical Records Specialist jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $61,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,036 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,226 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,722 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,736 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,086 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in New York?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in New York is $61,720 per year ($29.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,010 and $79,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in New York?
- On the median salary of $61,720, a single filer in New York takes home about $49,036 per year ($4,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 9,080 Medical Records Specialist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.