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Medical Records Administration - Federal Salaries of 2010
Pay Rates for "Medical Records Administration"
How much does a Medical Records Administration in the federal government get paid? $70,472.04* *Based on the 2010 average.Medical Records Administration was the 215th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2010, with 636 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2010, the Veterans Health Administration hired the most employees titled Medical Records Administration, with an average salary of $71,334.
Government Medical Records Administration jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Medical Records Administration job is GS-4, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes positions the duties of which are to manage, advise on, preserve, analyze, and supervise the use of diagnostic and therapeutic medical records. Medical records administration personnel develop medical records policies and procedures and provide advice on the use of medical records. The work requires a knowledge of medical records administration and management skills and abilities.
Agencies that have hired a Medical Records Administration
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 511 | $71,334.21 |
| Indian Health Service | 61 | $64,481.80 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 38 | $65,924.50 |
| National Institutes of Health | 23 | $73,004.61 |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | 2 | $73,676.00 |
| Department of State | 1 | $92,341.00 |
Medical Records Administration Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Medical Records Administration is $70,472.04. The highest paid Medical Records Administration made $155,500 in 2010.
Common Medical Records Administration Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Medical Records Administration Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 585 |
| GL - Gs Emp Grades 3-10 Paid Leo Special Rate | 34 |
| AD - Administratively Determined Rates, Not E | 17 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $28,921.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-4, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Administrative and Management |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-4 Paygrade
GS-4 is the starting paygrade for Medical Records Administration jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-4 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Therapist | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Archives Technician | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Claims Assistance and Examining | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Clerk-Typist | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Security Administration | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Medical Records Administration Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Medical Records Administration was $55,375. Since then, the average pay has increased to $88,218 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0669.