Medical Records Specialists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,270 or more. The middle half of medical records specialists in South Bend earn between $39,770 and $60,750.
- $39K10th
- $40K25th
- $48KMedian
- $61K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,740 | $4,395 | $25.36 |
| Median | $47,610 | $3,968 | $22.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,770 | $3,314 | $19.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,750 | $5,062 | $29.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Records Specialists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Medical records specialists in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($53,370) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($56,790). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $51,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $52,740 | $47,610 | $39,260 | $79,270 | 330 |
| Indiana | $53,370 | $47,670 | $38,270 | $79,270 | 5,860 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $52,740, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $42,099 a year, or $3,508 a month and $1,619 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $42,562 | $3,547 |
| Working in IN | $42,099 | $3,508 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for medical records specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $52,740 buys what about $56,796 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Records Specialists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($58,210).
- Kokomo$58,210
- Indianapolis$55,420
- Fort Wayne$55,330
- Bloomington$53,790
- South Bend$52,740
- Columbus$52,650
- Elkhart$51,840
- Evansville$50,460
- Terre Haute$49,590
- Muncie$48,230
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 South Bend: questions
How much do medical records specialists make an hour in South Bend?
$25.36 an hour on average, and $22.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical records specialists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical records specialists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $42,099 a year ($3,508 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,740. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do medical records specialists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.03, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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