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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$24.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,465/year ($3,539/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 29th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 7,440 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $50,990 a year — though pay ranges from $38,060 for newcomers to $79,290 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,440 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $50,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,465 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $50,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,939 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,901 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$686 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,465 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,539 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Ohio?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Ohio is $50,990 per year ($24.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,500 and $63,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $50,990, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $42,465 per year ($3,539 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 7,440 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.