Salary comparison

Medical Records Specialists vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Salary Comparison

Medical Records Specialists earn a median salary of $50,250/year, while Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn $62,340/year — a difference of $12,090. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Medical Records Specialists

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median salary

$50,250

$62,340

Hourly rate

$24.16/hr

$29.97/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$35,780

$47,960

Senior level (90th %)

$80,950

$80,510

Education required

Bachelor's degree

Postsecondary nondegree award

U.S. employment

187,910

632,430

Job growth (10-year)

N/A