The median annual wage of medical records and health information technicians was $30,610 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,290 and $39,490. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,440, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $50,060. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical records and health information technicians in May 2008 were:
| Federal Executive Branch | $42,760 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 32,600 |
| Nursing care facilities | 30,660 |
| Outpatient care centers | 29,160 |
| Offices of physicians | 26,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
