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How to become medical records specialistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$51,140
25th–75th pct. $43,490–$64,820
Top pay (est.)
$105,500
Top 10% $81,150
Pay in 5 years
$59,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$68,600est.
$59,000–$79,600
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.8%
14K openings / yr

How to become medical records specialists

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Medical Records Specialists

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.2
Speaking
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Active Listening
3.1
Writing
3.0
Service Orientation
3.0
Active Learning
2.9
Time Management
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administrative
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
English Language
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Administration and Management
3.6
Education and Training
3.1
Personnel and Human Resources
3.0
Communications and Media
2.8

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesWorking with Computers

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityOral Expression

Training before entry

1–3 months
36%
Up to 1 month
25%
6–12 months
14%
None / short demo
11%
1–2 years
8%
3–6 months
6%

Related work experience

None
20%
6–12 months
19%
2–4 years
19%
3–6 months
14%
1–2 years
12%
1–3 months
11%
6–8 years
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as medical records specialists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.