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Medical Records Specialists in Illinois
Medical records specialists compile, process, and maintain patient records for hospitals and clinics while following medical, legal, and regulatory standards. They classify medical concepts like diagnoses and procedures into proper systems In Illinois the median pay is $56,440 a year, 10% above the national median of $51,140.
$56,440median pay in Illinois, per year
$46,290–$64,360middle half earn
5,740employed in Illinois
$51,140U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingTime ManagementActive LearningMonitoring
Knowledge areas
AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementCommunications and Media
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Medical Records Specialists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Medical Records Specialists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $72,040Rhode Island · $63,960Hawaii · $63,180Washington · $62,270California · $61,810New York · $61,720Minnesota · $61,530Alaska · $61,090Connecticut · $60,940Massachusetts · $60,350
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against medical records specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-2072.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.