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Records analyst salary

Average records analyst salary

$44,714

$21.5 hourly rate

Entry-level records analyst salary
$31,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Records Analyst Salary

The average Records Analyst salary is approximately $44,714 annually. This figure can vary based on geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For example, records analysts in states with higher demand or cost of living often see salaries that exceed the national average.

Where Records Analysts Earn More

In addition to geographic factors, certain industries such as healthcare and finance tend to offer higher compensation for records analysts. Understanding these dynamics helps professionals gauge their earning potential and identify lucrative opportunities in their field.

Salary Estimates by State

For a clearer view, here are some of the highest-paying states for records analysts:

  • California: $50,000
  • New York: $48,500
  • Texas: $45,000

These figures underscore the importance of location when considering a career as a records analyst. Potential candidates should also factor in their experience and specialization, as these elements significantly influence salary outcomes.

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Where can a Records Analyst earn more?

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Guidehouse$78,617
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Records analyst salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a records analyst typically falls between $44,714 and $53,222.
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$44,714yearly
glassdoor[1]
$53,222yearly
comparably[2]
$50,679yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$52,176yearly

Average records analyst salary by state

The average records analyst salary in New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average records analyst salary states are Kentucky, Louisiana, and Idaho.

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Highest paying states for records analysts

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Virginia$57,120$27.46
2New Jersey$58,188$27.98
3Maryland$58,129$27.95
4District of Columbia$58,108$27.94
5Connecticut$57,354$27.57
6Massachusetts$55,273$26.57
7New York$56,198$27.02
8Delaware$52,430$25.21
9Vermont$53,468$25.71
10Ohio$50,515$24.29
11Pennsylvania$49,829$23.96
12Alaska$50,668$24.36
13Rhode Island$50,695$24.37
14Kansas$49,179$23.64
15Minnesota$52,477$25.23
16Wisconsin$48,351$23.25
17North Dakota$44,729$21.50
18Michigan$46,815$22.51
19West Virginia$48,098$23.12
20Nevada$45,896$22.07
21California$48,650$23.39
22Wyoming$44,976$21.62
23Illinois$46,595$22.40
24Georgia$44,997$21.63
25Oregon$48,328$23.23
26Texas$43,764$21.04
27Montana$45,995$22.11
28Mississippi$45,213$21.74
29Maine$46,660$22.43
30Hawaii$43,606$20.96
31Arizona$41,262$19.84
32Iowa$44,348$21.32
33Florida$41,774$20.08
34Indiana$41,793$20.09
35Nebraska$41,139$19.78
36South Dakota$42,459$20.41
37Tennessee$39,979$19.22
38Missouri$41,461$19.93
39Alabama$39,375$18.93
40New Mexico$40,240$19.35
41North Carolina$40,385$19.42
42Idaho$38,398$18.46
43Oklahoma$40,402$19.42
44New Hampshire$41,596$20.00
45Colorado$37,839$18.19
46Washington$42,244$20.31
47Utah$39,925$19.19
48Kentucky$38,602$18.56
49Arkansas$38,104$18.32
50Louisiana$38,577$18.55
51South Carolina$36,496$17.55

Highest paying cities for records analysts

The highest-paying cities for records analysts are Washington, DC, Bethesda, MD, and Charlottesville, VA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$58,108$27.94
2Bethesda, MD$58,092$27.93
3Charlottesville, VA$56,819$27.32
4New York, NY$56,347$27.09
5Waltham, MA$55,234$26.55
6San Francisco, CA$50,808$24.43
7Detroit, MI$47,041$22.62
8Atlanta, GA$45,130$21.70
9Cedar Falls, IA$44,768$21.52
10Bangor, ME$44,590$21.44
11Austin, TX$43,863$21.09
12Tallahassee, FL$42,629$20.49
13Greenville, NC$42,446$20.41
14Seattle, WA$42,391$20.38
15Indianapolis, IN$41,557$19.98
16Phoenix, AZ$41,319$19.86
17Bessemer, AL$39,367$18.93
18Denver, CO$37,929$18.24
19Greenville, SC$36,752$17.67

Records analyst salary details

A records analyst's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average records analyst salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a records analyst's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30
75th Percentile$53,000$4,417$25
Average$44,714$3,726$22
25th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
10th Percentile$31,000$2,583$15

Highest paying records analyst jobs

The highest paying types of records analysts are medical records manager, analyst, and health care administrator.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Health Care Administrator$68,187$5,682$32.78161,949
Health Information Technician$34,604$2,884$16.64120,786
Medical Service Technician$37,943$3,162$18.24189,362
Medical Biller Coder$38,756$3,230$18.6354,861
Medical Coder$51,563$4,297$24.7951,316
Information Coordinator$49,118$4,093$23.6184,359

Which companies pay records analysts the most?

Records analyst salaries at Guidehouse and Kent Daniels & Associates are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average records analyst salary at companies like Wayne County, Michigan and Carilion Clinic are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Guidehouse$78,617$37.80
2Kent Daniels & Associates$70,390$33.84
3Wayne County, Michigan$55,000$26.44
4Carilion Clinic$53,351$25.65
5Loma Linda University Health$52,175$25.08
6La Paloma Urgent Care & Physician Offices$50,340$24.20
7University of California-Berkeley$49,693$23.89
8Travis County$49,580$23.84
9Geisinger Medical Center$48,821$23.47
10Georgetown University$48,519$23.33
11PSEA$46,898$22.55
12Job Corps$46,194$22.21
13University of Rochester$45,403$21.83
14University of Iowa Center for Advancement$44,192$21.25
15PDC Energy$43,853$21.08
16Gaudenzia$43,679$21.00
17Virginia Commonwealth University$43,636$20.98
18Appalachian Regional Healthcare$43,420$20.88
19Citizen Advocates Inc$43,321$20.83
20Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services$42,584$20.47

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$49,000$48,600$48,200$47,800$47,400$47,000
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Records Analyst salary by industry

The average records analyst salary varies across industries:

  • The average records analyst salary in the professional industry is $54,922, the highest of any industry.
  • The average records analyst salary in the finance industry is $53,985.
  • Records analysts in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $36,642, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for records analysts

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Professional$54,922$26.40
2Construction$53,985$25.95
3Energy$47,877$23.02
4Government$45,901$22.07
5Health Care$45,546$21.90
6Manufacturing$40,376$19.41
7Education$39,787$19.13
8Transportation$36,642$17.62

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Records analyst salary trends

The average records analyst salary has risen by $8,546 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average records analyst earned $36,168 annually, but today, they earn $44,714 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for records analysts over the last decade.

Compare records analyst salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average records analyst salary over time

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Records analyst salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$44,700$21.50+2.7%
2024$43,500$20.91-0.7%
2023$43,800$21.06+2.9%
2022$42,500$20.45+2.9%
2021$41,300$19.86+2.4%

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OchinHcai-Health Information and Electronic Records Analyst Training ProgramLos Angeles, CA06/30/2025$31,200
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State of WashingtonForms and Records Analyst 3 (Fra3)Ione, WA06/25/2025$50,592
ActalentAircraft Records AnalystTulsa, OK06/25/2025$41,740
BoeingExperienced Logs and Records AnalystNew Orleans, LA06/21/2025$50,150

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