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Montana Medical Records Specialist Salary Snapshot

Montana
Montana Median Pay $49,930 $24.01 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $50,250 $24.16 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

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Certification and Credentials in Montana

  • Review requirements from the Montana Department of Health or employer groups for recognized credentials.
  • Earn a nationally recognized certification like AAPC CPC, AHIMA CCA/CCS, or NHA CBCS to stay competitive.
  • Keep up with ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS updates through continuing education units (CEUs).

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  • What percentage of graduates pass AAPC or AHIMA certification exams?
  • Do students get hands-on practice with encoder software and simulated claim submissions?
  • Are flexible, online, or evening tracks available for working adults?
  • How does the program support internships, employer partnerships, or career services?

Montana Medical Records Specialist Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Medical Records Specialists (29-2072)
Data Year: 2024 • Montana

Median Pay (2024) $49,930 $24.01 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$51,630 per year $24.82 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $38,610

$18.56 per hour

25th Percentile $45,330

$21.79 per hour

75th Percentile $60,360

$29.02 per hour

90th Percentile $62,200

$29.91 per hour

Montana vs U.S.

Median Wage -0.6%
$49,930

$24.01 per hour

Mean Wage -7.8%
$51,630

$24.82 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 800

Employment: 800 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
1.57
Employment RSE
4.2%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
800 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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