Medical Records Specialists pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,370 or more. The middle half of medical records specialists in Atlanta earn between $46,420 and $71,950.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $59KMedian
- $72K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,740 | $5,062 | $29.20 |
| Median | $58,950 | $4,912 | $28.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,420 | $3,868 | $22.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,950 | $5,996 | $34.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Records Specialists pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Medical records specialists in Atlanta earn 7% more than the Georgia average ($56,830) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($56,790). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $51,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $60,740 | $58,950 | $39,310 | $90,370 | 2,790 |
| Georgia | $56,830 | $51,550 | $36,260 | $81,580 | 5,930 |
| United States | $56,790 | $51,140 | $37,000 | $81,150 | 194,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Records Specialists salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $60,740, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $48,702 a year, or $4,059 a month and $1,873 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for medical records specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $60,740 buys what about $60,705 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Records Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$60,740
- Hinesville$58,470
- Augusta$56,270
- Columbus$55,140
- Rome$51,710
- Savannah$51,070
- Brunswick$50,180
- Gainesville$50,170
- Warner Robins$47,770
- Athens$47,430
Highest-paying cities for medical records specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($97,430).
- San Jose, CA$97,430
- Sacramento, CA$76,110
- Chattanooga, TN$76,090
- San Francisco, CA$75,570
- Seattle, WA$72,530
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Medical Records Specialists salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do medical records specialists make an hour in Atlanta?
$29.20 an hour on average, and $28.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical records specialists salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical records specialists take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $48,702 a year ($4,059 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,740.
Do medical records specialists earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2072; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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