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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Oregon (2026)
$28.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,998/year ($3,750/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 13th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 2,560 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $59,000 a year — though pay ranges from $44,260 for newcomers to $81,120 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,560 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $59,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,998 — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
| Gross (median) | $59,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,900 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,514 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,589 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,998 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Oregon?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Oregon is $59,000 per year ($28.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,180 and $70,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $59,000, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $44,998 per year ($3,750 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.7%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,560 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.