Medical Records Specialists
SOC Code: 29-2072 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Medical Records Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $58,365 | $78,832 | $99,278 | $119,746 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $36,442 | $58,198 | $79,955 | $101,712 |
| Cleveland, TN | $35,942 | $54,850 | $73,757 | $92,664 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $48,734 | $62,358 | $75,982 | $89,606 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $50,586 | $62,920 | $75,275 | $87,610 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,357 | $62,130 | $73,902 | $85,675 |
| Vallejo, CA | $47,299 | $59,738 | $72,176 | $84,614 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $45,573 | $57,283 | $68,973 | $80,683 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $39,499 | $53,227 | $66,934 | $80,662 |
| Topeka, KS | $44,034 | $55,786 | $67,558 | $79,310 |
Technology Skills
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