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Job outlook for medical records administrators in the United States
Are medical records administrator jobs in demand?
Medical records administrator job and salary trends over time
Medical records administrator jobs over time
Medical records administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,121 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,033 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,013 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 956 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 890 | 0.00% |
Average medical records administrator salary over time
Medical records administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80,519 | $38.71 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $77,971 | $37.49 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $77,006 | $37.02 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $75,940 | $36.51 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $74,542 | $35.84 | +2.2% |
Medical records administrator jobs by state
Most common states for medical records administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 270 | 31% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 573 | 30% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,452 | 26% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 752 | 26% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 247 | 26% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 178 | 26% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 149 | 26% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 404 | 24% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,706 | 21% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,268 | 21% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,132 | 20% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,095 | 18% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 869 | 18% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 766 | 17% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 496 | 17% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 314 | 17% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 223 | 17% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 217 | 16% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,952 | 15% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,036 | 15% |
Most common cities for medical records administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $89,320 |
| 2 | Lawrence | 1 | 3% | $90,670 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 2% | $94,688 |
| 4 | Albany | 1 | 1% | $94,726 |
| 5 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $91,156 |
| 6 | Wilmington | 1 | 1% | $97,471 |
| 7 | Tucson | 2 | 0% | $86,997 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $68,328 |
| 9 | New York | 1 | 0% | $95,304 |
Medical Records Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of medical records administrator experts
University of Nebraska - Omaha
What will help Medical Records Administrators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Joseph Oluwole: My general advice is to seek out administrator and professor mentors who can provide a sounding board and encouragement through the emotional roller coaster that administration can be. I cannot overstate the importance of supportive mentors to the success of a new graduate beginning as an administrator. Even the State of New Jersey, for instance, recognizes the importance of mentoring and created a formal program for new assistant principals and principals to seek support from experienced mentors under the state's New Jersey Leaders to Leaders (NJL2L) program.
What general advice would you give to a Medical Records Administrator?
Janice Garnett Ed.D.: Negotiate based on research, develop a career development plan, focus on enhancing performance, professional growth, and continuous learning.
What will help Medical Records Administrators increase their earning potential?
Janice Garnett Ed.D.: Being a future-ready leader, Utilizing data-driven decision-making, Leading culturally responsive schools, Leading learning through instructional leadership, Championing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).