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Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$59,350
- Kankakee$57,150
- Springfield$56,910
- Peoria$53,640
- Champaign$52,120
- Rockford$51,810
- Decatur$51,160
- Bloomington$50,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $59,350 | $57,970 | $47,750 | $47,071 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $57,150 | $56,450 | $45,300 | $45,412 | 96 |
| Springfield | $56,910 | $55,800 | $48,450 | $45,231 | 93 |
| Peoria | $53,640 | $49,860 | $45,460 | $42,766 | 91 |
| Champaign | $52,120 | $45,960 | $35,290 | $41,620 | 93 |
| Rockford | $51,810 | $49,770 | $39,520 | $41,386 | 92 |
| Decatur | $51,160 | $50,070 | $42,480 | $40,896 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $50,640 | $47,710 | $42,270 | $40,504 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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