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Medical Records Specialist Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$28.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,713/year ($4,059/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 11th of 51 states for Medical Records Specialist pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 2,870 Medical Records Specialist jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $60,280 a year — though pay ranges from $46,750 for newcomers to $79,720 at the top.
Medical Records Specialist pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,870 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-2072, “Medical Records Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Medical Records Specialist salary of $60,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,713 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $60,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,054 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,611 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,902 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,713 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,059 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Records Specialist make in Wisconsin?
- The median Medical Records Specialist salary in Wisconsin is $60,280 per year ($28.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,510 and $66,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Records Specialist in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $60,280, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $48,713 per year ($4,059 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Medical Records Specialist jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,870 Medical Records Specialist jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.