Medical Records Specialists — Job Outlook
Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Projected Growth
+7.1%
2024–2034
Annual Openings
14,200
projected per year
Outlook Rating
Faster than averageWhat This Means
Employment of medical records specialists is projected to grow +7.1% from 2024 to 2034. This is faster than the average for all occupations.
About 14,200 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.
The median annual wage for this occupation was $50,250 as of the latest data. About 187,910 people were employed in this role.
Typical Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary nondegree award