Medical Records Specialists Salary in North Dakota

Medical records specialists in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $55,550 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($52,060), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical records specialists average at $52,850 and the median at $46,280 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,790.

Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$55,550
Fargo$53,810
Grand Forks$52,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$55,550	$46,720	$40,260	$46,814	91
Fargo	$53,810	$46,280	$43,460	$45,416	91
Grand Forks	$52,060	$45,860	$39,250	$44,010	87

*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 North Dakota

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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