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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Washington (2026)
$29.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,214/year ($4,351/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Medical Records Specialists (4th of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 5,010 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $62,270 a year — though pay ranges from $45,500 for newcomers to $98,130 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,010 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $62,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $52,214 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,292 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,764 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,214 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,351 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Washington?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Washington is $62,270 per year ($29.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,250 and $79,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $62,270, a single filer in Washington takes home about $52,214 per year ($4,351 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 5,010 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.