Medical Records Specialists Salary in Kansas

Medical records specialists in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $66,980 a year) and the least in Wichita ($49,240), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical records specialists average at $52,860 and the median at $48,160 for 2,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,790.

Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$66,980
Lawrence$52,350
Manhattan$51,430
Wichita$49,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$66,980	$62,470	$48,700	$53,013	89
Lawrence	$52,350	$47,590	$47,590	$42,122	90
Manhattan	$51,430	$47,050	$41,660	$41,434	90
Wichita	$49,240	$47,070	$40,000	$39,796	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Records Specialists salary in other states

Medical Records Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

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.
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.

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