Medical Records Specialists Salary in Mississippi

Medical records specialists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $47,310 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($43,960), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical records specialists average at $44,380 and the median at $41,500 for 2,310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,790.

Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$47,310
Jackson$45,250
Hattiesburg$43,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$47,310	$45,330	$35,920	$39,033	90
Jackson	$45,250	$41,080	$35,100	$37,460	89
Hattiesburg	$43,960	$43,600	$36,460	$36,475	88

*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 Mississippi

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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